Term: Hermeneutic

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sense 1 (Noun): A method or theory of interpretation, especially of Biblical texts.

Example Sentence 1: The study of hermeneutics is crucial for understanding the layers of meaning in religious scriptures.

Example Sentence 2: The professor's hermeneutic approach sheds new light on ancient philosophical texts.

Example Sentence 3: The hermeneutic of suspicion allows us to critically analyze social and cultural discourses.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Relating to interpretation, especially in literature or art.

Example Sentence 4: The hermeneutic analysis of the poem reveals hidden metaphors and symbols.

Example Sentence 5: The artist's hermeneutic brushstrokes add depth to the abstract painting.

Example Sentence 6: The hermeneutic nature of the story invites readers to actively engage in its meaning.

 

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