Parenthetical Expression (Noun)
Meaning
An expression in parentheses; "his writing was full of parentheticals".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's lectures often included parenthetical expressions that clarified complex concepts.
- In her writing, the author frequently used parenthetical expressions to provide additional context.
- The lawyer's argument was filled with parenthetical expressions that seemed to undermine her main point.
- The poet's use of parenthetical expressions added a sense of intimacy and informality to the verse.
- The novelist's parenthetical expressions often provided wry commentary on the main action.