Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parenthesis
noun
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/
Definition
A word, phrase, or clause that is added to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning.
Examples
- This is a book (a very interesting one) about science.
- She won the award (which was unexpected) last year.
- There are several types of fruit – apples, oranges, and bananas – that are good for you.
Meaning
Parenthesis refers to a way of inserting additional information into a sentence, often set off by parentheses, dashes, or commas.
Synonyms
- insertion
- interjection
- aside
