Meaning & use
exegetical
Last updated
Relating to exegesis, the critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially religious scripture.
See it in a sentence
The seminary course focused on exegetical methods for reading ancient scripture.
Her exegetical notes traced how translators had interpreted the disputed passage.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in theology and biblical or literary scholarship; the related noun is 'exegesis.'
Words with a similar meaning
interpretiveexplanatory
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “exegetical”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.