Of a phrase, sentence, etc.: relating to or of the nature of an exegesis (exegesis, n. 1). Frequently in predicative use with of, to.

= exegetical, adj. 1. Now rare.

Designating a work of literature narrated only in the voice of the author; of or relating to such a work.

Of or pertaining to a glossary; of the nature of a glossary.

of the nature of glosses.