Word of the Day: Epexegesis

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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noun 1. The addition of words to clarify meaning.
2. Words added for the purpose of clarifying meaning.
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Greek, late 16th century
Why This Word?
This complicated-looking word comes from the Greek word "epexÄ“gÄ“sis," a combination of "epi" ("addition") and "exÄ“gÄ“sis" ("explanation") — an "additional explanation." An epexegesis can take many forms, such as behind-the-scenes footage for films, postscripts on letters, and annotations in journal articles. ...
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Scuttlebutt Anamnesis Motte
Syncretism Ethos Pleonasm
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