exegetical
or ex·e·get·ic
[ ek-si-jet-i-kuh l or ek-si-jet-ik ]
/ ˌɛk sɪˈdʒɛt ɪ kəl or ˌɛk sɪˈdʒɛt ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to exegesis; explanatory; interpretative.
Origin of exegetical
1645–55; < Greek
exēgētikós +
-al1
OTHER WORDS FROM exegetical
ex·e·get·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby exegetical
Example sentences from the Web for exegetic
Every surface is teeming underneath with hidden meanings, obscure interpretations and exegetic excesses.
After the Rain |Sam VakninNor is it likely that the exegetic difficulty connected with would have occurred to a boy of twelve.
The Round Towers of Ireland |Henry O'Brien
British Dictionary definitions for exegetic
exegetic
exegetical
/ (ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to exegesis; expository