a. [ Cf. F. interprétatif. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Designed or fitted to interpret; explanatory. “Interpretative lexicography.” Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. According to interpretation; constructive. [ 1913 Webster ]
An interpretative siding with heresies. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By interpretation. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]