Definitions for interpretive

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interpretive in·ter·pre·tive

Spelling: [in-tur-pri-tiv]

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv/

Interpretive is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 359 anagrams from letters in interpretive (eeeiinprrttv).

Definitions for interpretive

adjective

1. serving to interpret; explanatory.
2. deduced by interpretation.
3. made because of interpretation:
4. of or relating to those arts that require an intermediary, as a performer, for realization, as in music or theater.
5. offering interpretations, explanations, or guidance, as through lectures, brochures, or films:

Origin of interpretive

First recorded in 1670-80; interpret + -ive

Examples for interpretive

And they respond by calling forth the interpretive genius of their conductor.

But then I was so impressed by the unique and interpretive ideas people were able to come up with.

It is also more in the nature of misperception and interpretive crudity, rather than ignorance.

Yes, that was interpretive dance accompanying those Oscar-nominated film scores.

And what is the difference between a truly creative artist and an interpretive artist?

I came [to personal essays] through the route of, if you want to call it intellection or a kind of interpretive [genre].

But we prefer to be interpretive, to come closer home than this.

It is interpretive of episode, and the episode forces it into shape.

He shot a level, interpretive glance into her eyes, then left.

Clogging, the ballet, interpretive and toe dances—why enumerate them.