 parenthetical |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] as if using parentheses | |
| Synonyms: | parenthetic | |
| Examples: | "a parenthetical style" |
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| Related terms: | digression digression | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) an expression in parentheses | |
| Synonyms: | parenthetical_expression | |
| Examples: | "his writing was full of parentheticals" |
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| Related terms: | adjunct | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses | |
| Synonyms: | parenthetic | |
| Examples: | "parenthetical remarks" |
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| Related terms: | incidental | |
| Similar spelling: |
parenthetically parenthetic parenthesis parenteral parentally parenterally parenthood |
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