epexegetic

or ep·ex·e·get·i·cal

[ep-ek-si-jet-ik or ep-ek-si-jet-i-kuh l]

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adjective

of, serving as, or like an epexegesis.

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Origin of epexegetic

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

Related formsep·ex·e·get·i·cal·ly, adverb

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