Parathesis

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Pa-rath′e-sis

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Noun.

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pl.

Paratheses

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[NL., from Gr. [GREEK] a putting beside, from [GREEK] to put beside.]

1.

(Gram.)

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

2.

(Rhet.)

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

Smart.

3.

(Print.)

The matter contained within brackets.

4.

(Eccl.)

A commendatory prayer.

Shipley.

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Noun.

[Gr.] In grammar, apposition, or the placing of two or more nouns in the same case.

parathesis ‎(plural paratheses)

(grammar) The placing of two or more nouns in the same case; apposition.
(rhetoric) A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward expanded.
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(printing) The matter contained within brackets.
(religion) A commendatory prayer.
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