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epexegetic

American

[ep-ek-si-jet-ik] / ɛpˌɛk sɪˈdʒɛt ɪk /

Also epexegetical

adjective

of, serving as, or like an epexegesis.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

epexegetically

adverb

Etymology

Origin of epexegetic

From the Greek word epexēgētikós, dating back to 1885–90. See epexegesis, -tic

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