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PARENTHESIS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Parenthesis.

How to pronounce parenthesis:

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Parenthesis - as a noun

Either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material

A message that departs from the main subject

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asidedigressiondivagationexcursus

Example Sentences

"The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis."
"The student forgot to close the open parenthesis in the equation."
"The sentence has an unnecessary parenthesis that can be removed."
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Word Game Points

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

PARENTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PARENTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parenthesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARENTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PARENTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parenthesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARENTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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