Category:Parathesis

Pa*rath"e*sis, n.; pl. Paratheses. Etym: [nl., from gr.

1. (gram.)

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

2. (rhet.)

Defn: a parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward Expanded. Smart.

3. (print.)

Defn: the matter contained within brackets.

4. (eccl.)

Defn: a commendatory prayer. Shipley.