interpret
[ in-tur-prit ]
/ ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to translate what is said in a foreign language.
to explain something; give an explanation.
Origin of interpret
1350–1400; Middle English
interpreten < Latin
interpretārī, derivative of
interpret- (stem of
interpres) explainer
synonym study for interpret
1. See
explain.
OTHER WORDS FROM interpret
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Example sentences from the Web for interpretable
It has already been seen how the “instinct” of the blow-fly to lay its egg on meat is interpretable as a chemotropic response.
Being Well-Born |Michael F. GuyerThe four forms of lenses are interpretable by means of equation .
The proof that nature is interpretable is that we have, at least in part, been able to interpret her.
Lux Mundi |Various
British Dictionary definitions for interpretable
interpret
/ (ɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /
verb
(tr)
to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate
(tr)
to construe the significance or intention of
to interpret a smile as an invitation
(tr)
to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc) in performance
(intr)
to act as an interpreter; translate orally
Derived forms of interpret
interpretable, adjective interpretability or interpretableness, noun interpretably, adverbWord Origin for interpret
C14: from Latin
interpretārī, from
interpres negotiator, one who explains, from
inter- +
-pres, probably related to
pretium
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