parenthetical

Noun
  1. An expression in parentheses (synset 106326866)
    "his writing was full of parentheticals"
    is a type of: adjunct - a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence
    same as: parenthetical expression
Adjective
  1. Qualifying or explaining;
    Placed or as if placed in parentheses (synset 301863467)
    "parenthetical remarks"
    similar to: incident, incidental - (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
    same as: parenthetic

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