epexegesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛpˌɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐπεξήγησις (epexḗgēsis), from ἐπεξηγέομαι (epexēgéomai, “I explain in detail”), from ἐπί (epí, “on top of”) + ἐξηγέομαι (exēgéomai, “I narrate, describe”).
Meanings
- (rhetoric) An additional explanation or explanatory material.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epexegeses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
fr épexégèse (additional explanation) · tl salisaysay (additional explanation) · fr apposition (additional explanation)