exegetical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- exegetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of exegetical
First recorded in 1645–55; from Greek exēgētikós “explanatory; pertaining to a narrative” + -al 1; exegesis ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Eager fans have analyzed that 30-second teaser clip with the exegetical rigor typically reserved for ancient hieroglyphs.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021
She spent much of 2011 enacting Biblical verses word-for-word, which led her on several humorous exegetical adventures.
From The New Yorker • May 6, 2019
As with other details in the book, Brown defends this conclusion in a series of lengthy exegetical endnotes that capture both the scope of his inquiries and the shape of his own fascinations.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2016
But dirt for art’s sake, dirt put to exegetical purpose, is precious – far more precious than good taste.
From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2015
He quoted Scripture to them; he argued with them, after their own fashion, and down to their own comprehension, text by text; he pitted his own critical and exegetical faculty against the Apostle's.
From Strange Stories by Allen, Grant
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