exegesis
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
noun
- A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious or literary one.
- Biblical exegesis requires careful study of the original languages and historical context.
- Her exegesis of the novel helped the class understand the author's political message.
- The professor's exegesis of the poem revealed hidden meanings about love and loss.