[in-tur-pri-tey-tiv] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪˌteɪ tɪv/
of, involving, or providing interpretation; expository
1560s, properly formed from past participle stem of Latin interpretari (see interpret). Interpretive means the same thing, but is less correct. Related: Interpretatively.
[in-tur-prit] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪt/ verb (used with object) 1. to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable. 2. to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable. 3. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance […]
- Interpreted language
interpreted language (ĭn-tûr’prĭ-tĭd) See under programming language.
[in-tur-pri-ter] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tər/ noun 1. a person who interprets. 2. a person who provides an oral translation between speakers who speak different languages. 3. Computers. /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtə/ noun 1. a person who translates orally from one language into another 2. a person who interprets the work of others 3. (computing) n. “one who translates spoken […]
[in-tur-pri-tiv] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tɪv/ adjective 1. serving to ; explanatory. 2. deduced by . 3. made because of : an interpretive distortion of language. 4. of or relating to those arts that require an intermediary, as a performer, for realization, as in music or theater. 5. offering , explanations, or guidance, as through lectures, brochures, […]