parenthetical

/ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

noun

  1. 1

    A word or phrase within parentheses.

  2. 2

    (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.

adjective

  1. 1

    Using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)

  2. 2

    That explains or qualifies something

  3. 3

    That is incidental

Translate “parenthetical” to another language

Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.

Parenthetical Definition & Meaning | TranslatePulse