parenthesis
The word “parenthesis” has 4 syllables: pa-ren-the-sis
It's pronounced as /pəˈrɛn.θə.sɪs/
What is synonym and antonym for parenthesis?
In the thesaurus, “parenthesis” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for parenthesis along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for parenthesis
- gap
- hiatus
- interruption
- interval
- pause
Antonyms for parenthesis
- continuation
- continuity
Meanings of parenthesis
- 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.
- Either of a pair of brackets, especially round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).
- A digression; the use of such digressions.
- Such brackets as used to clarify expressions by grouping those terms affected by a common operator, or to enclose the components of a vector or the elements of a matrix.
Example Sentences
- He added a parenthesis to clarify his point.
- A single parenthesis was left open in the equation.
- The definition was enclosed in a parenthesis for extra detail.
- She used a parenthesis to insert additional information.
- The missing parenthesis caused an error in the program.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parenthesis, such as: continuation, continuity, gap, hiatus, interruption, interval, pause.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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