epexegetically
/ɪˌpɛksəˈdʒɛtɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that adds extra words or phrases to clarify or explain the meaning of a preceding word or phrase.
- In the sentence 'My brother, the one who lives in Chicago, called,' the phrase 'the one who lives in Chicago' is used epexegetically.
- She spoke epexegetically, rephrasing her point to make sure everyone understood.
- The teacher explained the term epexegetically, adding 'that is, a type of lizard' after the word 'gecko'.
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