Parenthetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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parenthetic
[ pærənˈθɛtɪk ]
grammar usage
Parenthetic refers to something that is expressed in parentheses, or is additional to the main point. It can be extra information or a side comment that is not essential to the main idea but provides clarification or context.
Synonyms
additional, incidental, interpolated.
Examples of usage
- She included a parenthetic remark in her essay.
- The parenthetic phrase added clarity to his argument.
- In the report, parenthetic information was used to explain the data.
Translations
Translations of the word "parenthetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parentético
🇮🇳 पैरेंटैटिक
🇩🇪 parenthetisch
🇮🇩 parentetik
🇺🇦 додатковий
🇵🇱 wtrącony
🇯🇵 括弧内の
🇫🇷 parenthétique
🇪🇸 parentético
🇹🇷 parantez içi
🇰🇷 괄호의
🇸🇦 بين قوسين
🇨🇿 vložkový
🇸🇰 závorkový
🇨🇳 括号内的
🇸🇮 vstavni
🇮🇸 sviga
🇰🇿 косымша
🇬🇪 მონაცვლებითი
🇦🇿 parantez daxilində
🇲🇽 paréntesis
Etymology
The term 'parenthetic' originates from the Greek word 'parenthesis', which means 'to place beside'. This word was adopted into Latin and later into Middle French before making its way into English. The use of parentheses in writing has a long history, serving to set off additional information or annotations that are relevant but not crucial to the primary content. Parenthetic constructions can be found in various forms of writing, including literature, academic texts, and legal documents, where the distinction between main ideas and supplementary details is essential for clarity and comprehension.