parathesis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pa*rath"e*sis noun

Etymology

NL., from Gr. a putting beside, from to put beside.

Wordforms

plural Paratheses

Definitions

1. (Gram.) The placing of two or more nouns in the same case; apposition.
2. (Rhet.) A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward expanded. Smart.
3. (Print.) The matter contained within brackets.
4. (Eccl.) A commendatory prayer. Shipley.