epexegesis

/ɛpˌɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/
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Other forms: epexegeses

Definitions of epexegesis
  1. noun
    a phrase, clause, or sentence added to clarify a previous word or statement
  2. noun
    the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to clarify a previous word or statement
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