Definition of parenthetical Parenthetical
/pɚɛnθɛˈtɪkʌl/ - [perenthetikul] - par•en•thet•i•cal
We found 8 definitions of parenthetical from 3 different sources.
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What does parenthetical mean?
WordNet
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| parenthetical - qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses; "parenthetical remarks" | ||
| parenthetic | ||
| incident, incidental falling or striking of light rays on something; "incident light" | ||
Noun |
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| parenthetical - 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 | ||
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Wiktionary 
- parenthetical (Noun)
A word or phrase within parentheses. - parenthetical (Adjective)
Using, containing, or within parentheses. - parenthetical (Adjective)
That explains or qualifies something. - parenthetical (Adjective)
That is incidental.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- parenthetical (a.)
Of the nature of a parenthesis; pertaining to, or expressed in, or as in, a parenthesis; as, a parenthetical clause; a parenthetic remark. - parenthetical (a.)
Using or containing parentheses.
