Meaning of Parenthesis

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Parenthesis

1. 1
   n.

   A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes.

2. 2
   n.

   One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.

3. 3
   n.

   A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes.

4. 4
   n.

   One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.