parenthetical

Pronunciation: /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

The English word “parenthetical” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

Using, containing, or within parenthesis.
Explaining or qualifying something.
Incidental.

noun

A word or phrase within parentheses.
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.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin parentheticus (from Late Latin parenthesis or Ancient Greek παρένθετος (parénthetos), + -icus) + -al. By surface analysis, par- + en- + thetical.

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