epexegesis
[ ep-ek-si-jee-sis ]
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.
Origin of epexegesis
1Words Nearby epexegesis
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British Dictionary definitions for epexegesis
epexegesis
/ (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) /
nounplural -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
Origin of epexegesis
1C17: from Greek; see epi-, exegesis
Derived forms of epexegesis
- epexegetic (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk) or epexegetical, adjective
- epexegetically, adverb
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