epexegesis [ep-ek-si-jee -sis]
Word Origin
noun, plural ep·ex·e·ge·ses [ep-ek-si-jee -seez] /ɛpˌɛk sɪˈdʒi siz/ Rhetoric the addition of a word or words to explain a preceding word or sentence. the word or words so added. Show More
Origin of epexegesis First recorded in
1615–25, epexegesis is from the
Greek word
epexḗgēsis explanation. See
ep- ,
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British Dictionary definitions for epexegesis noun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz ) rhetoric the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to a text to provide further explanation the phrase, clause, or sentence added for this purpose Show More
Derived Forms epexegetic (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk ) or epexegetical , adjective epexegetically , adverb Word Origin for epexegesis C17: from Greek; see epi- , exegesis
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Word Origin and History for epexegesis n. "words added to convey more clearly the meaning intended," 1620s, from Greek epexegesis , from epi "in addition" (see epi ) + exegeisthai "to explain" (see exegesis ).
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