parenthetical

Meanings

• Function word

  A word or phrase enclosed in parentheses to provide additional information or clarification.

  - "The book (written by Hemingway) is a classic."
  - "The party (on Saturday) will be at my house."

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Variants

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parenthetic , parenthetical , parenthetically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'parenthesis' meaning 'to place beside'.

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Trivia

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1. Parentheses were first used in print in the late 15th century.

2. Parentheses are also used in mathematics to indicate the order of operations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brackets: Similar to parentheses but larger in size and used to enclose larger blocks of text.

2. Square brackets: Used to enclose explanatory notes or additions to a text, as well as to indicate alternatives or variations.

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Culture

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Parentheses have been used in literature for various purposes such as clarifying, adding asides, and providing explanations.

How to Memorize "parenthetical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a word or phrase inside parentheses, like (example).

2. associate
   

   - Associate parentheses with the idea of providing additional information or clarification.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parentheses Provide Additional Information' to remember the meaning of parentheses.

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