Epexegetically

/ˌɛpɪkˌsɛdʒəˈtɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that provides additional explanation or clarification through successive details or expansions.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'epexegetical,' formed by adding the Latin adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective. This follows the standard pattern for converting medieval rhetorical terms into manner adverbs.

Kelly Says

When you're writing instructions and you say 'fold it in half, then in quarters, then into eighths'—you're speaking epexegetically, breaking down the action step-by-step so nothing gets misunderstood. It's how precision writing works.

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