par·en·thet·i·cal (p r  n-th t  -kl)adj. also par·en·thet·ic (- k)1. Set off within or as if within parentheses; qualifying or explanatory: a parenthetical remark. 2. Using or containing parentheses. n. A parenthetical word, phrase, or remark. par en·theti·cal·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | parenthetic - qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses; "parenthetical remarks" incidental, incident - (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "incidental expenses"; "the road will bring other incidental advantages"; "extra duties incidental to the job"; "labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"; "confusion incidental to a quick change" |
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