parenthesis
US /pəˈren.θə.sɪs/
UK /pəˈren.θə.sɪs/
1.
괄호, 삽입구
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.
작가는 추가 정보를 덧붙이기 위해 괄호를 사용했다.
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His speech was full of interesting asides and parentheses.
그의 연설은 흥미로운 여담과 괄호로 가득했다.
2.
괄호
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.
선택 사항은 괄호 안에 넣어주세요.
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The number in parenthesis indicates the page reference.
괄호 안의 숫자는 페이지 참조를 나타낸다.