interpretive

ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪv

Definition of interpretive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

explanation

related to providing an interpretation or explanation

The interpretive dance conveyed deep emotions.

elucidative

explanatory

explicative

creativity

implying a personal or creative approach

The interpretive essay offered a unique perspective.

explanatory

interpretative

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Expressions with interpretive

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interpretive centre

building offering educational displays about a place

The interpretive centre had fascinating exhibits about the ancient ruins.

interpretive dance

dance that tells a story or expresses emotions

The interpretive dance depicted the struggles of the protagonist.

interpretive dancing

dance style expressing emotions or stories

The performance featured interpretive dancing to convey the story.

interpretive program

program teaches about nature or history

The park offers an interpretive program about local wildlife.

Origin of interpretive

Latin, inter (between) + pretare (to explain)

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Midrash

interpretive texts

collection of such exegesis

Examples of interpretive in a sentence

The interpretive guide explained the historical significance.
Her interpretive dance captivated the audience.
The interpretive approach in the museum tour was refreshing.

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French:interprétatif, ...
German:interpretativ, ...
Italian:interpretativo, ...
Spanish:interpretativo, ...
Portuguese:interpretativo, ...
Chinese:解释性的, 创意的, ...
Japanese:解釈的な, 創造的な, ...
Arabic:تَفْسِيرِيّ, تَأْوِيلِي, ...
Hebrew:פַּרְשָׁנִי, אִינְטֶרְפְּרֶטָטִיבִי, ...
Russian:интерпретативный, интерпретационный, ...
Ukrainian:інтерпретаційний, ...
Hindi:व्याख्यात्मक, रचनात्मक, ...
Bengali:ব্যাখ্যামূলক, ব্যাখ্যাধর্মী, ...
Catalan:interpretatiu, personal, ...
Czech:interpretační, ...
Danish:fortolkende, kreativ, ...
Dutch:interpretatief, ...
Greek:ερμηνευτικός, δημιουργικός, ...
Hungarian:értelmező, szubjektív, ...
Khmer:បកស្រាយ, បែបបកស្រាយ, ...
Korean:해석의, 창의적인, ...
Persian:تفسیری, برداشت‌محور, ...
Polish:interpretacyjny, ...
Portuguese (BR):interpretativo, ...
Romanian:interpretativ, ...
Swedish:tolkande, interpretativ, ...
Thai:ตีความ, เชิงสร้างสรรค์, ...
Turkish:yorumlayıcı, ...
Vietnamese:diễn giải, mang tính diễn giải, ...

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