̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷p(r)əd.ənt, -)ətə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin interpretant-, interpretans, present participle of interpretari
1.
a. : the disposition or readiness of an interpreter to respond to a sign
b. : a sign or set of signs that interprets another sign
c. : the response or reaction to a sign
2. : interpreter