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Meaning of epexegesis in English:

epexegesis

Pronunciation /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/

nounepexegeses/ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsiːz/

mass noun

  • The addition of words to clarify meaning.

Origin

Late 16th century from Greek epexēgēsis, from epi ‘in addition’ + exēgēsis ‘explanation’ (see exegesis).