parenthetical
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/
Adjective

parenthetical (not comparable)

  1. using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)
  2. that explains or qualifies something
  3. that is incidental
Noun

parenthetical (plural parentheticals)

  1. A word or phrase within parentheses.
  2. (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.



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