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exegetic

ex·e·get·ic [ èksə jéttik ] or ex·e·get·i·cal [ èksə jéttik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of textual study: relating to the study and interpretation of texts, especially religious writings

2. explanatory: intended to explain or interpret something, especially a written text ( formal )

[Early 17th century. < Greek exēgetikos< exēgeisthai (see exegesis)]

ex·e·get·i·cal·ly adverb
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