HERMENEUTICAL

Etymology

Adjective

hermeneutical (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

Source: Wiktionary

Her`me*neu"tic, Her`me*neu"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. herméneutique.]

Definition: Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition