First Known Use: 1619
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exegesis
noun ex·e·ge·sis \ˌek-sə-ˈjē-səs, ˈek-sə-ˌ\
plural ex·e·ge·ses\-ˈjē-(ˌ)sēz\
Definition of EXEGESIS
: exposition, explanation; especially : an explanation or critical interpretation of a text
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Origin of EXEGESIS
New Latin, from Greek exēgēsis, from exēgeisthai to explain, interpret, from ex- + hēgeisthai to lead — more at seek
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