Parenthetical (Noun)
Meaning
An expression in parentheses; "his writing was full of parentheticals".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's lecture notes were filled with parentheticals that added extra information but disrupted the flow of her main points.
- Her speech was peppered with parentheticals, giving the audience a glimpse into her thought process but also making it hard to follow her argument.
- In the novel, the author used parentheticals to provide background information on the characters without interrupting the narrative.
- The lawyer was careful to include parentheticals in the contract to clarify any potential ambiguities and avoid future disputes.
- His writing style was informal and conversational, with parentheticals that made the reader feel like they were having a conversation with the author.