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Meaning of 'parenthetical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Parenthetical [ a.]
- Of the nature of a parenthesis; pertaining to, or expressed in, or as in, a parenthesis; as, a parenthetical clause; a parenthetic remark.
- Using or containing parentheses.

Meaning of 'parenthetical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . parenthetical [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an expression in parentheses
Example in sentence:
  • his writing was full of parentheticals
2 . parenthetical [ s]
Meaning (2):
- qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses
Example in sentence:
  • parenthetical remarks

Nearby Words:

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