PARATHESES

Noun

paratheses

plural of parathesis

Source: Wiktionary


PARATHESIS

Pa*rath"e*sis, n.; pl. Paratheses. Etym: [NL., from Gr.

1. (Gram.)

Definition: The placing of two or more nouns in the same case; apposition.

2. (Rhet.)

Definition: A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward expanded. Smart.

3. (Print.)

Definition: The matter contained within brackets.

4. (Eccl.)

Definition: A commendatory prayer. Shipley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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