Parentheses Meaning

/pəˈɹɛnθəsiːz/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounplural of parenthesis

Sentence Examples

Put the words in parentheses into abbreviated form.
Put a word in parentheses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
aside parenthesis digression
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
She placed the extra information in ____ to make it clear.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The editor asked the writer to place the additional information in ____ to avoid interrupting the flow.

Word Origin & History

By surface analysis, par- + en- + theses.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
She placed the extra information in ____ to make it clear.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The editor asked the writer to place the additional information in ____ to avoid interrupting the flow.

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