Word Explorer

Parenthetical

/ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

A word or phrase within parentheses.

📖 Definitions of "Parenthetical"

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” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

Home/Dictionary/Parenthetical