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epexegesis

Syllabification: (ep·ex·e·ge·sis)
Pronunciation: /eˌpeksəˈjēsis/
Definition of epexegesis

noun (plural epexegeses /-sēz/)

  • the addition of words to clarify meaning.
  • words added for the purpose of clarifying meaning.

Derivatives

epexegetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈjetik/
adjective

epexegetical

Pronunciation: /-ˈjetikəl/
adjective

epexegetically

Pronunciation: /-ˈjetik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Greek epexēgēsis, from epi 'in addition' + exēgēsis 'explanation' (see exegesis)

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