- (n.) A word, phrase or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below) or dashes.
- (n.) One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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