Definition

Connected or enclosed by brackets, often used to indicate a grouping or separation in writing or mathematics.

Example

The numbers were bracketed to show they belonged to the same category.

Conversation

Did you see the new font they used for the title?

Yeah, I noticed it looks really bracketed and unique.

I think it adds a nice touch to the overall design.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel more cohesive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have placed something within brackets, which are symbols used to group or separate information.

Example

The teacher bracketed the important points in the text to highlight them for the students.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they bracketed the scores for the tournament?

Yeah, it makes it so much easier to follow the matches.

Right? I think it really helps with understanding who plays next.

Root Explanation

Bracketed → It is formed from "bracket" (from Old French *braguette*, meaning a support or a piece of armor) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "bracketed" means to have been placed within brackets or supports, often used in a figurative sense to indicate categorization or grouping.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bracket' as a support that holds things together, and when something is 'bracketed', it means it has been placed within those supports or categories.

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