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exegesis

Pronunciation: /ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
Definition of exegesis

noun (plural exegeses /-siːz/)

[mass noun]
  • critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture:the task of biblical exegesis

Derivatives

exegetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʒɛtɪk/
adjective

exegetical

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʒɛtɪk(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

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

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