EXEGESIS


Meaning of EXEGESIS in English

[ ˌɛksɪ'dʒi:sɪs ]

■ noun ( plural exegeses -si:z ) critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.

Derivatives

exegetic -'dʒɛtɪk adjective

exegetical adjective

Origin

C17: from Gk exēgēsis , from exēgeisthai 'interpret'.

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