interpretation vs twist

twist vs interpretation

interpretation and twist both are nouns.

interpretation is not a verb while twist is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interpretation	Yes	No	No	No
twist	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, twist is a hyponym of interpretation; that is, twist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interpretation:

interpretation: an explanation that results from interpreting something
twist: an interpretation of a text or action

Other hyponyms of interpretation include exposition, expounding, construal, clarification, elucidation, illumination, eisegesis, exegesis, ijtihad, literal interpretation, version, reading, construction, reconstruction, popularisation, popularization, misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding, allegoresis, overinterpretation.

interpretation (noun)	twist (noun)
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance	social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious	any clever maneuver
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something	the act of rotating rapidly
an explanation that results from interpreting something	turning or twisting around (in place)
	the act of winding or twisting
	a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
	an interpretation of a text or action
	an unforeseen development
	a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
	a jerky pulling movement
	a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
	a circular segment of a curve
	a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

interpretation (verb)	twist (verb)
	twist suddenly so as to sprain
	form into twists
	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
	turn in the opposite direction
	form into a spiral shape
	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
	twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
	to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
	do the twist
	extend in curves and turns

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