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(ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) nounWord forms: plural -ses (-ˌsiːz) rhetoric1. the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to a text to provide further explanation 2. the phrase, clause, or sentence added for this purpose Derived forms epexegetic (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk) or epexegetical (epˌexeˈgetical) adjective epexegetically (epˌexeˈgetically) adverb Word origin C17: from Greek; see epi-, exegesis |