exegetical

IPA/ˌek.sɪˈdʒet.ɪ.kəl/
IPA/ˌek.səˈdʒet̬.ɪ.kəl/

exegetical — adjective

  • exegeticalpositive
  • more exegeticalcomparative
  • most exegeticalsuperlative

1. used for writing, teaching, or study that explains a passage by examining its ex

1.形容詞C2
釋義

used for writing, teaching, or study that explains a passage by examining its exact wording, most often in scripture or other sacred writing.

例句

Professor Yasmin assigned us an exegetical essay on the Book of Job.

common with essay, paper, and commentary

The pastor gave an exegetical sermon on one short verse from Romans.

often modifies sermon when scripture is explained closely

同義詞
  • interpretive

    broader and suitable for many kinds of meaning-making; 'exegetical' usually implies closer work with the wording of a text.

  • expository

    stresses explaining clearly to an audience; 'exegetical' stresses drawing meaning from the source passage itself.

  • analytical

    can describe any careful breakdown of material; 'exegetical' is narrower and most common for scripture or other written texts.

文法句型

exegetical + noun

用法筆記

Most common in religious studies and formal academic writing. It usually modifies nouns like essay, sermon, reading, study, or method, and it suggests close attention to the exact words of the passage.

常見錯誤

❌We had an exegetical talk about train times.
✅We had a detailed talk about train times.
💡'exegetical' usually describes close explanation of a written passage, not an ordinary discussion.
❌The teacher gave an exegetical answer to the maths question.
✅The teacher gave a detailed answer to the maths question.
💡the adjective usually modifies commentary, reading, study, or preaching about a text.