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Hermeneutical

{

Herˊme-neu′tic

,

Herˊme-neu′tic-al

, }
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to interpret: cf. F.
herméneutique
.]
Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory;
as,
hermeneutic
theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a
hermeneutic
phrase.