exegesis
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exegesis (ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| Compare eisegesis explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp of the Bible | |
| [C17: from Greek, from exēgeisthai to interpret, from | |
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Exegesis
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is exhume. Does it mean:
| To dig something buried, esp. a dead body out of the earth; disinter. |
| to free or release from entanglement; disengage: |
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Word Origin & History
exegesis
1610s, from Gk. exegeisthai "explain, interpret," from ex- "out" + hegeisthai "to lead, guide." Related: Exegetical.
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Example sentences
After that lengthy exegesis, it's unclear whether the skeptics are gilding the lily or just protesting too much.
Thus this is a work of substantive moral philosophy as well as exegesis of a text.
Perhaps you should stick to painting and leave biblical exegesis to those who know a bit more.
Long after Mademoiselle's exegesis the phrase haunted me.
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