parenthetic Meaning & Definition
/pɛɹɪnˈθɛtɪk/
What Does Parenthetic Mean?
Parenthetic is an adjective that means Of, pertaining to, or as if using parentheses. It can also mean That digresses; discursive or rambling.
Quick Facts About Parenthetic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɛɹɪnˈθɛtɪk/ |
| Synonyms | incident, incidental and parenthetical |
| Comparative / superlative | more parenthetic, most parenthetic |
Parenthetic Definition (Adjective)
- Of, pertaining to, or as if using parentheses
- That digresses; discursive or rambling
Synonyms of Parenthetic
Parenthetic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
parenthetic (comparative more parenthetic, superlative most parenthetic)
Origin of Parenthetic
From Latin parentheticus,[1] or a back-formation from parenthetical.[2]
Frequently Asked Questions About Parenthetic
What part of speech is parenthetic?
Parenthetic is an adjective.
What is another word for parenthetic?
Close synonyms of parenthetic are incident, incidental and parenthetical. See the full list of parenthetic synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of parenthetic?
The comparative form is more parenthetic and the superlative form is most parenthetic.