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Parenthesis

A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes.

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Content 76% connected

Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Message 76% connected

Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Punctuation 76% connected

The act or art of punctuating or pointing a writing or discourse; the art or mode of dividing literary composition into sentences, and members of a s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Substance 76% connected

That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in whic…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Parenthetical 74% connected

Of the nature of a parenthesis; pertaining to, or expressed in, or as in, a parenthesis; as, a parenthetical clause; a parenthetic remark.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Parenthetical 74% connected

Of the nature of a parenthesis; pertaining to, or expressed in, or as in, a parenthesis; as, a parenthetical clause; a parenthetic remark.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Aside 92% connected

On, or to, one side; out of a straight line, course, or direction; at a little distance from the rest; out of the way; apart.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Digression 92% connected

The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Divagation 92% connected

A wandering about or going astray; digression.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Excursus 92% connected

A dissertation or digression appended to a work, and containing a more extended exposition of some important point or topic.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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