Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Hermaphroditus
Next word: Hermes
Definition of: hermeneutics
(hûr′mə·n′tiks, -ny′-) noun
The science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. [<Gk. hermēneutikē (technē) interpretive (art) <hermēneutēs an interpreter]
—her′me·neu′tic or ·ti·cal adjective
—her′me·neu′ti·cal·ly adverb
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: