epexegesis
pronunciation
How to pronounce epexegesis in British English:
UK [eˌpeksɪ'dʒi:sɪs]
How to pronounce epexegesis in American English:
US [epˌeksɪ'dʒisɪs]
Word Origin
- epexegesis (n.)
- "words added to convey more clearly the meaning intended," 1620s, from Modern Latin, from Greek epexegesis "a detailed account, explanation," from epi "in addition" (see epi-) + exegeisthai "to explain" (see exegesis). Related: Epexegetic; epexegetical.