
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.
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.