Definitions
- Referring to the act of interpreting something in a new or different way. - Describing the process of reevaluating and reconstructing a previous interpretation. - Talking about the act of changing the meaning or significance of something through interpretation.
- Describing the act of interpreting something in a new or different way. - Referring to the process of revising or updating a previous interpretation. - Talking about the act of assigning a new meaning or significance to something through interpretation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of interpreting something in a new or different way.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the process of revising or updating a previous interpretation.
- 3Both words imply a change in meaning or significance through interpretation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reconstrue is less common than reinterpret and may be considered more formal or academic.
- 2Connotation: Reconstrue emphasizes the act of reconstructing or reevaluating a previous interpretation, while reinterpret focuses on assigning a new meaning or significance.
Remember this!
Reconstrue and reinterpret are synonyms that both refer to the act of interpreting something in a new or different way, often resulting in a change in meaning or significance. However, reconstrue is less common and may be considered more formal or academic, while reinterpret is more commonly used and emphasizes assigning a new meaning or significance.
