EXEGESIS

exegesis

(noun) an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

exegesis (countable and uncountable, plural exegeses)

An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`e*ge"sis, n.;pl. Exegeses. Etym: [NL., fr.Gr. Agent.]

1. Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture.

2. (Math.)

Definition: The process of finding the roots of an equation. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

13 May 2024

AMISS

(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”


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