Parenthetical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Parenthetical is an adjective meaning Using, containing, or within parenthesis.
Meaning
Using, containing, or within parenthesis.
More Meanings
- Explaining or qualifying something.
- Incidental.
- A word or phrase within parentheses.
- (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.
Example Sentences
You wrote "Bob (my best friend) works in finance", but I think you should rephrase that parenthetical part.
Word Forms
- parentheticals
Synonyms for parenthetical
Depending on context, synonyms include parenthetic, incident, incidental.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incident, incidental, parenthesized, bracketed, interparenthetical, periphractic.
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