epexegesis noun. [ɛ,pɛksɪ'dʒi:sɪs] Pl. -eses [-i:si:z]. L16.
[Greek epexēgēsis, formed as EPI-, EXEGESIS.]
The addition of a word or words to clarify the meaning; the word(s) so added.

■ epexegetic [-'dʒɛt-],

■ epexegetical [-'dʒɛt-] adjectives M19.

■ epexegetically [-'dʒɛt-] adverb L19.

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