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Parathesis
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What's The Definition Of Parathesis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Parathesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Parathesis: See Also | Parathesis In Webster's Dictionary \Pa*rath"e*sis\, n.; pl. {Paratheses}. [NL., from Gr.
? a putting beside, from ? to put beside.]
1. (Gram.) The placing of two or more nouns in the same case;
apposition.
2. (Rhet.) A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be
afterward expanded. --Smart.
3. (Print.) The matter contained within brackets.
4. (Eccl.) A commendatory prayer. --Shipley.
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