parenthesis
US /pəˈren.θə.sɪs/
UK /pəˈren.θə.sɪs/
1.
Parenthese, Einschub
a word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage with which it has not necessarily any grammatical connection, usually marked off by brackets, dashes, or commas
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The author used a parenthesis to add extra information.
Der Autor verwendete eine Parenthese, um zusätzliche Informationen hinzuzufügen.
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His speech was full of interesting asides and parentheses.
Seine Rede war voller interessanter Abschweifungen und Parenthesen.
2.
Klammer
either of a pair of round brackets ( ) used to mark off a parenthetical word or phrase
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Please enclose the optional information in parenthesis.
Bitte setzen Sie die optionalen Informationen in Klammern.
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The number in parenthesis indicates the page reference.
Die Zahl in Klammern gibt die Seitenreferenz an.