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- Dictionaryparenthesis/pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/
noun
- 1. a word or phrase inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage which is grammatically complete without it, in writing usually marked off by brackets, dashes, or commas: "in a challenging parenthesis, Wordsworth comments on the evil effects of contemporary developments"
- 2. an interlude or interval: "the three months of coalition government were a lamentable political parenthesis"
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A parenthesis is a remark or information that is added to a sentence and separated by punctuation marks. Learn how to use parentheses in writing and speech, and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
- English (US)
PARENTHESIS meaning: 1. a remark that is added to a...
- Parenthetically
PARENTHETICALLY definition: 1. in a way that is in addition...
- Simplified
PARENTHESIS translate: 插入语. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Traditional
PARENTHESIS translate: 插入語. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Znaczenie Parenthesis, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
PARENTHESIS definicja: 1. a remark that is added to a...
- Parenthesis in Spanish
PARENTHESIS translate: inciso, paréntesis, paréntesis,...
- Parenthesis in German
PARENTHESIS translate: die Klammer, die Parenthese. Learn...
- Parenthesis in French
PARENTHESIS translate: parenthèse, parenthèse. Learn more in...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of parenthesis as a word, phrase, or sentence inserted in a passage, and as a punctuation mark. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
A parenthesis is a mark or a phrase that interrupts a sentence or a mathematical expression. Learn how to use parentheses correctly in grammar, logic, and writing with Dictionary.com.
A parenthesis is a remark or information that is added to a sentence and separated by punctuation marks. Learn how to use parentheses in writing and speech, and see examples from different sources.
A parenthesis is a word, sentence, etc. that is added to a speech or piece of writing for extra information. Learn how to use parentheses in writing and mathematics with pictures, pronunciation and examples.
A parenthesis is a word, phrase, or sentence that interrupts the main text and is marked off by brackets, dashes, or commas. Learn the meaning, usage, and origin of parenthesis with Collins English Dictionary.
A parenthesis is a word, phrase, or sentence that is inserted into a larger text to provide extra information or explanation. It is marked off by punctuation marks such as brackets, dashes, or parentheses.
