exegesis
noun/ˌɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/
Frequency rank: #17,571 most common English word
Meaning
Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example sentence
The professor provided careful exegesis of the ancient text, explaining its historical and cultural context.
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