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(par-en-thet-i-cal-ly) 6 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that is not essential to the main point.

Example Sentence

He adds parenthetically; that the issue is not a big deal!

More Example Sentences

He added a note parenthetically in his essay.

Synonyms

incidentally; aside; in parentheses

Antonyms

main thought

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

parenthetically
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • aesthetically
  • cosmetically
  • genetically
  • hermetically
  • magnetically
  • pathetically
  • phonetically
  • poetically
  • synthetically

  • hermetically
  • magnetically
  • pathetically
  • alphabetically
  • energetically
  • hypothetically
  • parenthetically
  • sympathetically
  • theoretically

  • parenthetically
  • sympathetically
  • theoretically
  • apologetically
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