epergesis
 e-per-gee'-sis appositio

  Interposing an apposition, often in order to clarify what has just been stated.

Example

I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing.

Sources: Sherry (1550) 30 ("epergesis," "appositio")

 



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