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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInterpretation
/ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of explaining the meaning of something.
"The modern interpretation of the classic novel offers fresh insights into its themes." - 2
An explanation or way of explaining something.
"Her interpretation of the painting highlighted its emotional depth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'interpretation' originates from the Latin 'interpretatio', which means 'explanation' or 'translation'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of explaining or making sense of something, particularly in contexts of language and art.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Interpretation" is said worldwide
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interprétation
Transliteration: ɛ̃tɛʁpʁetɑsjɔ̃
"La modernité de l'interprétation de ce poème est fascinante."
Interpretation
Transliteration: ɪntɛʁpʁɛtaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die moderne Interpretation des Stücks ist sehr innovativ."
interpretazione
Transliteration: interpritaˈtsjone
"La moderna interpretazione di questo film è sorprendente."
interpretación
Transliteration: inteʁpɾetaˈθjon
"La interpretación moderna de la obra es muy interesante."
interpretação
Transliteration: ĩteʁpeɾtaˈsɐ̃w
"A interpretação moderna da peça é cativante."
व्याख्या
Transliteration: vyākhyā
"इस कविता की आधुनिक व्याख्या बहुत रोचक है।"
解释
Transliteration: jiěshì
"这首诗的现代解释非常有趣。"
해석
Transliteration: haeseok
"이 시의 현대 해석은 매우 흥미롭습니다."
解釈
Transliteration: kaishaku
"この詩の現代的な解釈は非常に興味深いです。"
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