Exegesis

[,eksɪ'dʒiːsɪs] or ['ɛksə'dʒisɪs]

Definition

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

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Definition

(n.) Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture.

(n.) The process of finding the roots of an equation.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Exegetics, science of interpretation.[2]. Interpretation, exposition, explanation.

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Definition

n. the science of interpretation esp. of the Scriptures.—ns. Ex′egete Exeget′ist one who interprets the Scriptures.—adjs. Exeget′ic -al pertaining to exegesis: explanatory.—adv. Exeget′ically.—n.pl. Exeget′ics the science of exegesis.

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