interpretative

interpretative
in|ter|pre|ta|tive [ınˈtə:prıtətıv US ınˈtə:rprəteıtıv] adj also interpretive
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

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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