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parenthesis Synonyms

Another word for parenthesis

Choosing another word for parenthesis depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Either or both of a pair of curved punctuation marks ( ) used to enclose explanatory material, an afterthought, or a group of symbols in mathematical and logical expressions.

Usage Example

"Please enclose the publication year in parentheses at the end of the citation."

Strongest
round bracket
Strong
bracket

• noun (Context 2)

A word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation, qualification, or afterthought into a passage that is grammatically complete without it.

Usage Example

"The speaker added a brief aside about his early career before returning to the main topic."

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aside
Strong
digression
interpolation
excursus

• noun (Context 3)

An interlude or interval that interrupts or contrasts with a prevailing course of events or continuity.

Usage Example

"The peaceful summer served as a welcome interlude between two demanding academic years."

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interlude
Strong
interval
hiatus
intermission
respite

Opposites of parenthesis

The opposite of parenthesis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuity
continuation
See all opposites of parenthesis

• Nearby Words

parentage
parental
parentally
parenthesis
parenthesize
parenthetic
parenthetical

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Parenthesis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/parenthesis
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