n. | 1. | A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes. |
2. | (Print.) One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | parenthesis - a message that departs from the main subject |