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parentheses

/pəˈɹɛnθəsiːz/

Meanings
noun
A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.

Examples :

"The teacher's instructions, (which were quite detailed), helped the students understand the project better. "
grammar language writing word

Related Words

Illustration parenthetical

parenthetical noun

/ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

A word or phrase within parentheses.

"The phrase "(for example)" is a common parenthetical. "

Illustration grammatically

grammatically adverb

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkli/ /ɡɹæˈmætɪkli/

In a grammatical manner

"My essay was grammatically correct, earning me a good grade. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration expressions

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration digressions

digressions noun

/daɪˈɡreʃənz/ /dɪˈɡreʃənz/

An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

"The professor's interesting lecture often included digressions about his travels and personal life, but they were always related to the main topic. "

Illustration amplification

amplification noun

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept resulted in a significant amplification of student understanding. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration digression

digression noun

/dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/

An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

"My teacher's lecture about the American Revolution included a digression about the history of tea. "