1. the branch of theology and literary study concerned with the interpretation and explanation of texts, especially sacred texts such as the Bible
Usage: typically used as a singular noun or mass noun; academic and religious contexts

Examples

• The seminary course in exegetics teaches students how to analyze biblical passages carefully.
• Modern exegetics employs historical and linguistic methods to understand ancient texts.
• Her expertise in exegetics made her a respected scholar of medieval manuscripts.
• Exegetics requires knowledge of the original languages in which the texts were written.
• The professor's approach to exegetics emphasized both literal and symbolic interpretations.