Word: parenthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ren
the
sis
Definition: A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
Morphemes:
Affix: parenthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside
Affix: ἐν
Language: grc
Decoded: en
Meaning: in
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: put, place