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exegetics
[ ek-si-jet-iks ]
/ ˌɛk sɪˈdʒɛt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the science of exegesis; exegetical theology.
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Origin of exegetics
First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at exegetical, -ics
Words nearby exegetics
exedra, exegesis, exegete, exegetic, exegetical, exegetics, exemplar, exemplarism, exemplary, exemplary damages, exempli causa
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How to use exegetics in a sentence
From this time dates my father's possession and use of the German Exegetics.
Rab and His Friends and Other Papers|John BrownLater he removed to his native place, where his school for theology and exegetics rapidly became the most famous in Europe.
From this time dates my fathers possession and use of the German Exegetics.
Spare Hours|John Brown
British Dictionary definitions for exegetics
exegetics
/ (ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the scientific study of exegesis and exegetical methods
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