Reinterpret
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reinterpret is a verb meaning (transitive) To interpret again.
Meaning
(transitive) To interpret again.
Example Sentences
If you look at it that way, you can reinterpret all the old evidence so that it supports the new theory.
Isopoll maps can be reinterpreted to show the migration of a particular genus or ecotone through time by isochrones (equal time lines).
On a recent morning, which started by stirring a pot and ended with pouring a drink, Mr. Alexander offered his ideas on rye’s resurgence, reinterpreting the classics and creating the perfect winter cocktail.
Word Forms
- reinterprets
- reinterpreting
- reinterpreted
Synonyms for reinterpret
Depending on context, synonyms include re-explain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include re-explain, render, retranslate, rede, reparse, read.
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