parenthesis
noun/pəˈrɛnθɪsɪs/
Frequency rank: #18,251 most common English word
Meaning
A word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an explanation or afterthought, usually marked off by curved brackets ( ).
Example sentence
The editor suggested putting the extra information in parenthesis to keep the main sentence clear.
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