interpreting
|in-ter-pret-ing|
B2
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/ɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ/
(interpret)
explain meaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interpret' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interpretari,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'pretari' meant 'to explain.'
Historical Evolution
'interpretari' transformed into the Old French word 'interpreten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interpret' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to explain or translate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of explaining or translating spoken words from one language to another.
She is interpreting the speech for the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41