epexegesis
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noun \ˌe-ˌpek-sə-ˈjē-səs\ plural ep·ex·e·ge·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of EPEXEGESIS
: additional explanation or explanatory matter
— ep·ex·e·get·i·cal \-ˈje-ti-kəl\ or ep·ex·e·get·ic \-ˈje-tik\ adjective
— ep·ex·e·get·i·cal·ly \-ˈje-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of EPEXEGESIS
Greek epexēgēsis, from epi- + exēgēsis exegesis
First Known Use: circa 1577
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