Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parenthesis
Noun
/pəˈrenθɪsɪs/
Definition
A word, phrase, or clause that is inserted into a sentence as an explanation or afterthought.
Examples
- He only returned to the club (which he had left last year) for the special event.
- The recipe calls for two cups of sugar (or more if you prefer it sweeter).
Meaning
Parentheses are used in writing to provide additional information or to clarify something without interrupting the main flow of the sentence.
Synonyms
- Interjection
- Supplement
- Clarification
