parenthesize

[puh-ren-thuh-sahyz]

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verb (used with object), pa·ren·the·sized, pa·ren·the·siz·ing.

to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.

to put between marks of parenthesis: to parenthesize the pronunciation of a word.

to interlard with parenthetic remarks, as a speech.

Also especially British, pa·ren·the·sise.

Origin of parenthesize

First recorded in 1830–40; parenthes(is) + -ize

Related formsun·pa·ren·the·sized, adjective

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Related Words for parenthesize

insert, intrude, ingrain, interpose, interpolate, add, insinuate, inject, splice, infuse, import, implant, include, introduce, infiltrate, intersperse, intercalate

British Dictionary definitions for parenthesize

parenthesize

parenthesise

verb (tr)

to place in parentheses

to insert as a parenthesis

to intersperse (a speech, writing, etc) with parentheses

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Word Origin and History for parenthesize

1825, from parenthesis + -ize. Related: Parenthesized; parenthesizing.