Dictionary Entry
parenthesis
parenthesis is a 11-letter English word with 4 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
11 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 17 · 4 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (See def. 2 below), or dashes.
- 2noun
One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.
- 3noun
a message that departs from the main subject
- 4noun
either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
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