"archegetic" meaning in English

See archegetic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌɑːkɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌɑɹkəˈdʒɛdɪk/ [US]
Rhymes: -ɛtɪk Etymology: From archegete + -ic. Compare exegetic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|archegete|-ic}} archegete + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} archegetic
  1. Of or relating to an archegete. Translations (Translations): archégétique (French), archegetisch (German), archegetico (Italian)
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