Isagogics (adj)
ai-sa-goj-iks
Introductory study, especially of the literary and external history of the Bible prior to exegesis.
Mid 19th century: plural of isagogic, via Latin from Greek eisagōgikos, from eisagōgē ‘introduction’, from eis ‘into’ + agein ‘to lead’.
Example sentences
“It’s important to read all the literature in this field so the subject of isagogics can be understood.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)