How do you pronounce parenthesis?

parenthesis is pronounced as /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/.

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parenthesis

🔤parenthesis

noun

/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parental parenthetical

Meaning

A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.

Example Sentences

The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.

Example Expressions

in parenthesis

Synonyms

bracket, aside, insertion, digression

Antonyms

main text, continuity

Collocations

use parenthesis, within parenthesis, open parenthesis, close parenthesis

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