Interpretative is an adjective meaning providing interpretationan explanation of what something means or explanation. It is most often used in formalsuitable for official, serious, or professional situations or academicrelating to education, study, or scholarly work contexts, and interpretive is the more common spelling in modern English.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ɪnˈtɝprəˌteɪtɪv/
Easy pronunciation: in-TUR-pruh-TAY-tiv (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable, with secondary stress on the fourth syllable.
Adjective meaning providing interpretation or explanation.
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Interpretative Meaning
giving an explanation or meaning to something
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: providing interpretation or explanation
Example: Her interpretative comments helped the class understand the poem.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- interpretive — The direct and standard synonym; more common in everyday usage.
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Interpretative Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- interpretive
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Common Mistakes
- Using interpretative when you mean simply 'understanding' or 'expressing an opinion'; the word is specifically about interpretation.
- Confusing interpretative with interpretive, which is usually the preferred spelling in modern English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does interpretative mean?
Interpretative means providing interpretation or explanation, especially in formal writing or analysis.
What is a synonym for interpretative?
Interpretive is the main synonym and the more common modern form.
Is interpretative the same as interpretive?
Yes. They mean the same thing, but interpretive is generally more common.
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