epexegetic

Variant of epexegesis

noun

additional explanation; further clarification, as by the addition of a word or words

Origin: Gr epexēgēsis, detailed account < epexēgeisthai, to recount in detail < epi-, on, in + exēgeisthai, to point out: see exegesis

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