HERMENEUTICS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word hermeneutics. (close relations)
Definition of HERMENEUTICS
Best Alternative Words for HERMENEUTICS
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analysis | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||||
annotation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a comment or instruction (usually added) • the act of adding notes | ||||||||
commentary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material | ||||||||
elucidation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on • an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding | ||||||||
exegesis | nounn | |||||||
noun • an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) | ||||||||
explanation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. • thought that makes something comprehensible • the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible | ||||||||
explication | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. • a detailed explanation of the meaning of something | ||||||||
interpretation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something • the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance • an explanation that results from interpreting something • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious |