sɪˈdʒi noun, plural ep·ex·e·ge·ses 
[-seez] . Rhetoric.
[-seez] . Rhetoric. 1.
the addition of a word or words to explain a preceding word or sentence.
2.
the word or words so added.
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epexegesis (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| 1. | 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 |
| [C17: from Greek; see | |
| epexegetic | |
| —adj | |
| epexe'getical | |
| —adj | |
| epexe'getically | |
| —adv | |
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