🔤parenthesis

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