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epexegesis

Pronunciation: /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
Definition of epexegesis

noun (plural epexegeses /-siːz/)

[mass noun]
  • the addition of words to clarify meaning.

Derivatives

epexegetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʒɛtɪk/
adjective

epexegetical

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʒɛtɪk(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

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

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