Index of English words, starting with "pa"

(1) - Parenthesis (n.) One of the curved lines () which inclose a parenthetic word or phrase.
(2) - Parenthesis (n.) 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.

(1) - Parenthesize (v. t.) To make a parenthesis of; to include within parenthetical marks.