parenthesize
Use Parenthesize in a sentence
θəˌsaɪz verb (used with object), pa·ren·the·sized, pa·ren·the·siz·ing.
1.
to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.
2.
to put between marks of parenthesis: to parenthesize the pronunciation of a word.
3.
to interlard with parenthetic remarks, as a speech.
Also, especially British, pa·ren·the·sise.
Related forms
un·pa·ren·the·sized, adjective
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to place in parentheses |
| 2. | to insert as a parenthesis |
| 3. | to intersperse (a speech, writing, etc) with parentheses |
| parenthesise or parenthesise | |
| —vb | |
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Parenthesize
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
When using factor transposition it is necessary to parenthesize the product to control the order of evaluation.
When in doubt about order of evaluation, parenthesize the expression.
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