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hermeneuticize

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • hûr′mə-n(y)o͞o′tə-sīz′
  • General-American: /ˌhɜɹ.məˈn(j)uː.təˌsaɪz/

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verb

Meaning 1

To analyze, consider, or regard hermeneutically; to apply hermeneutics to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: human-sciences, lifestyle, philosophy, religion, sciences, theology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hermeneutic (adjective) + -ize.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: herméneuticiser — to analyze or regard hermeneutically