PARENTHESIS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Parenthesis.
How to pronounce parenthesis:
US
Parenthesis - as a noun
Either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
A message that departs from the main subject
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis."
"The student forgot to close the open parenthesis in the equation."
"The sentence has an unnecessary parenthesis that can be removed."
Word Game Points
Is PARENTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parenthesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARENTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PARENTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parenthesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARENTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PARENTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parenthesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARENTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
