exegesis
How to pronounce exegesis:
Synonyms for exegesis:
analysis
clarification
construction
definition
elucidation
explanation
explication
exposition
illumination
illustration
interpretation
reasoning
road map
translation
Antonyms for exegesis:
carelessness
compliment
disregard
disrespect
dullness
failure
flattery
heedlessness
ignorance
neglect
negligence
praise
question
quiet
silence
thoughtlessness
Here are some other common 4-syllable words.
- regulation
- aggravating
- heartbreakingly
- compulsory
- rectilinear
- constructively
- unsuccessful
- entertaining
- consolingly
- intensity
- congenital
- graduated
- separated
- intimidate
- gargantuan
- cartographer
- sociable
- exacerbate
- Zechariah
- protectively
- eligible
- diminutive
- escapable
- syllogism
- parochial
- familial
- compatible
- alleviate
- topography
- tirelessly
- endurable
- distractedly
- colonial
- uncertainty
- residential
- proclamation
- mobility
- dialysis
- participate
- capillary
- philanthropy
- unemployment
- bisexual
- adversity
- readminister
- prosterity
- occipital
- methodical
- millennial
- indicator
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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