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parenthesis

UK
/pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/
US
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

Translations

parenthesisnoun
parentheses
pl
UK
/pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/
US
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/
The equation is solved by first calculating the expression inside the parenthesis.
Уравнение решается, сначала вычисляя выражение внутри скобки.
The author included a parenthesis to provide additional context.
Автор включил вставку, чтобы предоставить дополнительный контекст.
Additional translations
интервал
отступление
Synonyms
bracket
comment
aside
interjection
enclosure

Definitions

parenthesisnoun
A word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage that is grammatically complete without it, usually marked off by brackets, dashes, or commas.
The parenthesis in the paragraph provided extra context for the reader.
A break or interval in a sequence or narrative; a temporary digression or interlude.
Her two years abroad were merely a parenthesis in an otherwise uneventful career.
Either of the two curved marks ( ) used in writing or printing to enclose a word, phrase, or numeral.
Be sure to close the parenthesis after the equation.
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