hermeneutics

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Noun — The study of interpretation, especially of texts, meaning and understanding.

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It is an academic word used mostly in philosophy, theology and literary study.

Etymology

The word comes from Ancient Greek, from a word meaning of or for interpreting, which derives from a verb meaning to translate or interpret. Formed in English from hermeneutic plus -s, it is linked to Aristotle's text On Interpretation, and it has no real connection with Hermes.

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What is hermeneutics?

Hermeneutics is the study of interpretation, particularly of texts, meaning and understanding.

Is hermeneutics related to Hermes?

Folk etymology suggests a link with Hermes, but the word comes from a Greek word for interpreting.

Is hermeneutics singular or plural?

It is both countable and uncountable, and the plural form is hermeneutics.

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