hermeneutics
noun/ˌhɜrməˈnutɪks/
Frequency rank: #19,258 most common English word
Meaning
The theory and methodology of interpreting texts, especially religious or literary ones.
Example sentence
Students of theology often study hermeneutics to better understand ancient religious texts.
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