parenthesis | ||
1. | [ noun ] either of two punctuation marks ( or ) used to enclose textual material | |
Related terms: | punctuation | |
2. | [ noun ] a message that departs from the main subject | |
Synonyms: | excursus aside divagation digression | |
Related terms: | message digress | |
Similar spelling: |
parentless parenthetic parentage parenthetical parenthood parented parental Parenteau |