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parenthetical

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par·en·thet·i·cal  (prn-tht-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.
paren·theti·cal·ly adv.
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Noun1.parentheticalparenthetical - an expression in parentheses; "his writing was full of parentheticals"
parenthetical expression
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
Adj.1.parenthetical - qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses; "parenthetical remarks"
parenthetic
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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The caution of this gentleman was exhibited in his actions, by the utmost method and punctuality, tinctured with a good deal of timidity; and in his speeches, by a parenthetical style, that frequently left to his auditors a long search after his meaning.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
What could the wretched Joe do now, after his disregarded parenthetical interruptions, but stand up to his journeyman, and ask him what he meant by interfering betwixt himself and Mrs.
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4-5) by storms which spoil his crops begins: the remaining verses are parenthetical, describing the snake `which bears its young in the spring season'.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
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