Meaning & Definition of word "Parenthetical"
Parenthetical
/ˌpærənˈθɛtɪkəl/
adjective:
- 1. of, relating to, or expressed in parentheses.
- Example: The parenthetical information in the report clarified the main argument.
- 2. inserted as a parenthesis; not essential to the main point.
- Example: The parenthetical remarks made the lecture more engaging, though they were not necessary for understanding the topic.
Etymology
●From Middle French 'parenthetique', from Latin 'parenthesis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
parenthetical statement:
A statement that is added to provide extra information.
parenthetical expression:
An expression that is enclosed within parentheses.
Related Words
parenthesis:
A pair of round brackets used to enclose additional information.
interjection:
An abrupt remark, made especially as an aside.
annotation:
A note of explanation or comment added to a text.
Slang Meanings of parenthetical
Meaning: Add-on
● Example Sentence: That thought was just an add-on to the main topic.
Meaning: Side note
● Example Sentence: She dropped a side note during her lecture that was quite insightful.