epexegesis

epexegesis
[ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs]
(pl. epexegeses -siːz)
  1. [mass noun]the addition of words to clarify meaning
    增词
    ■words added for such a purpose
    补说语
派生
epexegetic
[-ˈdʒɛtɪk]
adjective
epexegetical
adjective
epexegetically
adverb
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: from Greek epexēgēsis, from epi 'in addition' + exēgēsis 'explanation' (see exegesis)
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