Definition

A symbol used in writing to enclose additional information or comments, often seen in pairs.

Example

You can add extra details in parentheses to clarify your point.

Conversation

I was reading your essay and noticed you used a lot of paren in your citations.

Yeah, I thought it would help clarify my points better.

It definitely does! But I wasn't sure if I should use more paren or just leave it as is.

I think it's good to keep it balanced, too much can be confusing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'paren' comes from Latin 'parens' (meaning parent or ancestor). It refers to a person who is a father or mother, or a guardian of a child.

Memory Tip

Think of 'parens' in Latin, which means parent, to remember that 'paren' refers to a parent or guardian.

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