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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
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British Dictionary definitions for exegetics

exegetics
/ (ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪks) /

noun
(functioning as singular) the scientific study of exegesis and exegetical methods
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