1. Plural of epexegesis; explanatory phrases or clauses added to clarify or expand upon a preceding word or statement.
Usage: Formal; primarily used in grammar, rhetoric, and literary analysis; The singular form is 'epexegesis'

Examples

• The teacher identified several epexegeses in the poem that helped readers understand the author's intent.
• In the sentence 'My friend, John,' the appositive 'John' serves as an epexegesis clarifying who the friend is.
• Epexegeses are common in formal writing to provide additional context or definition.
• The speaker used multiple epexegeses to ensure the audience fully grasped the complex concept.
• Grammarians study epexegeses to understand how writers add explanatory detail to their sentences.