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parenthetic Synonyms

Another word for parenthetic

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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, having the nature of, or inserted as a parenthesis or qualifying digression within a sentence or passage.

Usage Example

"The speaker paused to make a brief parenthetical remark before returning to the main topic of the lecture."

Strongest
parenthetical
Strong
incidental
digressive
intercalary
Weak
explanatory

Opposites of parenthetic

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

essential
central
integral
primary
See all opposites of parenthetic

• Nearby Words

parentally
parenthesis
parenthesize
parenthetic
parenthetical
parenthetically
parenthood

Cite this Entry

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