Definition of parenthetical

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  • parenthetical is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • parenthetical is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • parenthetical is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of parenthetical

  • qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses (adjective)

    Examples

    1. parenthetical remarks

    Synonyms

    1. parenthetic
  • an expression in parentheses (noun)

    Examples

    1. his writing was full of parentheticals

    Synonyms

    1. parenthetical expression

See definition of parenthetical in Merriam Webster