Meaning of 'parenthesis'
Meaning of 'parenthesis' (Webster Dictionary)
- A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or
explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be
grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved
lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes.
- One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.
- One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.
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