Definition of EXEGESIS

exegesis

Plural: exegeses

Noun

  • Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially scripture.
  • an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
  • A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.
  • An explanatory note; a gloss.

Examples

  • His detailed EXEGESIS of the word ’QUIXOTIC’ helped his opponent understand its obscure validity.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐξήγησις (exḗgēsis, “interpretation”), from ἐξηγέομαι (exēgéomai, “I explain, interpret”), from ἐξ (ex, “out”) + ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai, “I lead, guide”).

Scrabble Score: 16

exegesis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exegesis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exegesis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

exegesis: valid Words With Friends Word