parenthetical

parenthetical

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

Adjective

parenthetical (not comparable)

1. using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)
2. that explains or qualifies something
3. that is incidental

Noun

parenthetical (plural parentheticals)

1. A word or phrase within parentheses.
2. (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.