Exegesis - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Exegesis :  (noun)

1: an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)

Based on WordNet 2.0

Exegesis : \Ex`e*ge"sis\, n.; pl. Exegeses. [NL., fr.Gr. ?,fr. ? to explain, interpret; ? out _ ? to guide, lead, akin, to ? to lead. See Agent.] 1. Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture.

2. (Math.) The process of finding the roots of an equation. [Obs.]

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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