parenthesis — either of a pair of round brackets ( ) used to mark off an explanatory or qualifying remark in writing or printing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of a pair of round brackets ( ) used to mark off an explanatory or qualifying remark in writing or printing
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈrenθəsɪs/
Korean meaning: 괄호, 소괄호 (설명이나 부연설명을 표시하는 기호)
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-렌-써-시스 (강세: 렌)
Example Sentences
- My math teacher said to check our answers (but secretly hoped we'd all fail).
- Please write your phone number in parentheses after your name.
- The recipe calls for sugar (lots of it) and flour.
parenthesis
NOUN//pəˈrenθəsɪs//
either of a pair of round brackets ( ) used to mark off an explanatory or qualifying remark in writing or printing
Brackets that enclose explanations
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Within parenthesis, hypothesis meets synthesis!
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Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, 'para(옆에)'와 'en(안에)' 그리고 'thesis(놓다)'가 합쳐진 말입니다. 즉 '옆에 따로 놓는 것'이라는 의미에서 괄호나 삽입구를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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“My math teacher said to check our answers (but secretly hoped we'd all fail).”
“Please write your phone number in parentheses after your name.”
“The recipe calls for sugar (lots of it) and flour.”
“My bank account balance (unfortunately zero) needs immediate attention.”
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