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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parenthesis

/ˈpærənθɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does parenthesis mean?

noun

A punctuation mark or pair of marks used to enclose a word, phrase, or clause that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence, or to indicate that a word or phrase is to be read in a different way.

Example

"The professor explained the concept of parentheses in algebra."

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