parenthetic

[US]/ˌpærənˈθɛtɪk/
[UK]/ˌpærənˈθɛtɪk/

Translation

adj.pertaining to or resembling a parenthesis; inserted as a comment or explanation; enclosed in parentheses; figuratively, a digression

Phrases & Collocations

parenthetic remark

parenthetic expression

parenthetic statement

parenthetic clause

parenthetic note

parenthetic phrase

parenthetic comment

parenthetic information

parenthetic aside

parenthetic clarification

Example Sentences

the parenthetic remark added clarity to the main argument.

she made a parenthetic statement that changed the tone of the conversation.

in academic writing, parenthetic citations are crucial for credibility.

the author used parenthetic phrases to provide additional context.

his parenthetic comments often distracted from the main topic.

parenthetic expressions can enhance the flow of a narrative.

she included a parenthetic explanation to clarify her point.

using parenthetic clauses can make sentences more complex.

the parenthetic information was essential for understanding the text.

he often uses parenthetic remarks to add humor to his speeches.

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