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PARENTHETICAL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Parenthetical.

Parenthetical - as a noun

An expression in parentheses

Example: "His writing was full of parentheticals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parenthetical expression

Parenthetical - as an adjective satellite

Qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses

Example: "Parenthetical remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parenthetic18

Parenthetical - as an adjective

Using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)

That explains or qualifies something

That is incidental

Example Sentences

"I added a parenthetical to clarify my point."
"The author included parentheticals to provide additional information."
"The parenthetical in the sentence explains the meaning of the word."
"Please read the parenthetical carefully to understand the context."
"The parenthetical adds a humorous tone to the sentence."
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Word Game Points

Is PARENTHETICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parenthetical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARENTHETICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PARENTHETICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parenthetical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARENTHETICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PARENTHETICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parenthetical is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARENTHETICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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