parenthetic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /pɛɹɪnˈθɛtɪk/ (Canada, US)
- (US) audio
- /-ɹən-/ (Canada, US)
Etymology
From Latin parentheticus, or a back-formation from parenthetical.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or as if using parentheses
- (of speech) That digresses; discursive or rambling
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more parenthetic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most parenthetic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
es parentético (Translations)