ΑΝΤΕΠΕΞΗΓΕ, αντεπεξηγε
ANTEPEXĒGE, antepexēge
Sounds Like: an-tep-ex-ay-GEH-geh
Translations: to explain in return, to explain against, to explain in opposition
From the root: ΑΝΤΕΠΕΞΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'αντι' (anti, 'against, in return'), 'επι' (epi, 'upon, in addition'), and 'εξηγεομαι' (exegeomai, 'to explain, to lead out'). It means to explain something in response to another explanation, or to explain something in opposition to a previous statement or interpretation. It implies a counter-explanation or a detailed rebuttal.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice
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From the same root
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- ἈΝΤΕΠΕΞΗΓΕ — he explained in turn, he explained in reply, he explained in opposition
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