Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Parenthetical

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    using, containing, or within parenthesis not-comparable

    "the parenthetical portion of the sentence "Bob (my best friend) works in finance""

  2. 2
    that explains or qualifies something not-comparable
  3. 3
    that is incidental not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A word or phrase within parentheses.
  2. 2
    an expression in parentheses wordnet
  3. 3
    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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Medieval Latin parentheticus (from Late Latin parenthesis or Ancient Greek παρένθετος (parénthetos), + -icus) + -al. By surface analysis, par- + en- + thetical.

Etymology 2

From Medieval Latin parentheticus (from Late Latin parenthesis or Ancient Greek παρένθετος (parénthetos), + -icus) + -al. By surface analysis, par- + en- + thetical.

See also for "parenthetical"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.