in‧ter‧pre‧ta‧tive AC /ɪnˈtɜːprətətɪv, ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv $ ɪnˈtɜːrprəteɪtɪv/ (also interpretive) adjective
[Word Family: noun: interpretation, interpreter; adjective: interpretative, interpretive; verb: interpret]

1. relating to, explaining, or understanding the meaning of something:
Reading is an interpretative process.

2. relating to how feelings are expressed through music, dance, art etc:
interpretive dance

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