Relating to or involving interpretation, explanation, or the act of clarifying meaning. Often used to describe methods that help others understand complex information or artistic works.
From Latin interpretari 'to explain, expound,' from interpres meaning 'agent, negotiator, interpreter.' The adjective form developed in English to describe activities focused on explanation and meaning-making.
Interpretive dance might seem like a modern art form, but humans have been using movement to express and interpret stories since prehistoric times - cave paintings often show dancing figures, suggesting that interpretation through body movement is one of our oldest forms of communication. National parks pioneered 'interpretive programs' to help visitors understand natural phenomena, recognizing that raw information needs human interpretation to become meaningful.
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