Definition of Parenthesis
Parenthesis
pa·ren·the·sis
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
each of the pair of symbols also known as round brackets - "(" and ")" - that are used in written text to enclose explanations and digressions;
e.g. You have forgotten to include the closing parenthesis at the end of the sentence.
(noun)
a word, phrase, or sentence that is included in a piece of text, enclosed by punctuation such as round brackets - "(" and ")" - in order to provide an explanation to or digression from the text itself;
e.g. The use of parenthesis in writing can give the impression that the speaker's thoughts are progressing in a way that isn't perfectly systematic.
(noun)
an interval, a gap between events, an interlude between states;
e.g. They enjoyed a parenthesis of sunny weather for a few days before the storms began again.
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