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parenthetical expression

/ˌpærənˈθetɪkəl ɪkˈspreʃən/

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phrase

C1formalcommon/ˌpærənˈθetɪkəl ɪkˈspreʃən/

A word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an aside or explanation, typically set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses, and not essential to the grammatical structure of the sentence.

  • 🇷🇺Слово, фраза или предложение, вставленные в предложение как замечание или пояснение, обычно выделяемые запятыми, тире или скобками и не являющиеся необходимыми для грамматической структуры предложения.
  1. Grammatical term C1 formal

    A word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence to provide additional information, explanation, or comment, often set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.

    • The author, a well-known critic, wrote a scathing review.
    • His speech—if you can call it that—was very brief.
    • The results (which were surprising) changed our entire approach.

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