exegetical

Definitions

Relating to or involving the critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially scripture.

Characterized by or based on careful, analytical interpretation.

Examples

The professor provided an exegetical analysis of the ancient manuscript to clarify its historical context.

Her exegetical approach to the poem revealed layers of meaning that previous critics had overlooked.

Synonyms

interpretive explanatory analytical expository hermeneutic clarifying elucidatory

Antonyms

obscure vague inexplicable mysterious unclear ambiguous enigmatic