March 6, 2021 · 10:04 PM
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Word of the Week – March 6, 2021

Epexegesis

Noun

Greek, 16th century

The addition of words to clarify meaning. Words added for the purpose of clarifying meaning.

Example: In speaking to hard-right conservatives, I often have to engage in epexegesis to get my point across.

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