PARENTHESIS


Meaning of PARENTHESIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pəˈrenθɪsɪs ]

n. (pl. parentheses) 1 a a word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage which is grammatically complete without it, and usu. marked off by brackets or dashes or commas. b (in pl.) a pair of round brackets () used for this. 2 an interlude or interval. øin parenthesis as a parenthesis or afterthought. [LL f. Gk parenthesis f. parentithemi put in beside]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.