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exegesis

Syllabification: (ex·e·ge·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌeksiˈjēsis/
Definition of exegesis

noun (plural exegeses /-sēz/)

  • critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture:the task of biblical exegesis a close exegesis of the plot

Derivatives

exegetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈjetik/
adjective

exegetical

Pronunciation: /-ˈjetikəl/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek exēgēsis, from exēgeisthai 'interpret', from ex- 'out of' + hēgeisthai 'to guide, lead'

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