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epexegesis
CIDE DICTIONARY
epexegesis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. detailed narrative, fr. to recount in detail; 'epi` + to lead, point out. See Exegesis.].
A full or additional explanation; exegesis. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
epexegesis, n. (pl. epexegeses)
1 the addition of words to clarify meaning (e.g. to do in difficult to do).
2 the words added.
1 the addition of words to clarify meaning (e.g. to do in difficult to do).
2 the words added.
Derivative
epexegetic adj. epexegetical adj. epexegetically adv.
Etymology
Gk epexegesis (as EPI-, EXEGESIS)
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