epexegesis

[ ep-ek-si-jee-sis ]

noun

, Rhetoric.

, plural ep·ex·e·ge·ses [ep-ek-si-, jee, -seez].

1. the addition of a word or words to explain a preceding word or sentence.
2. the word or words so added.

epexegesis

/ ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk; ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs /

noun

1. the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to a text to provide further explanation
2. the phrase, clause, or sentence added for this purpose

Derived Forms

• epˌexeˈgetically, adverb
• epexegetic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of epexegesis¹

First recorded in 1615–25, epexegesis is from the Greek word epexḗgēsis explanation. See ep-, exegesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of epexegesis¹

C17: from Greek; see epi- , exegesis