5syllables
parenthetical
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parenthetical is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, parenthetical is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofparenthetical
1noun
- A word or phrase within parentheses.
- (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.
1adjective
- Using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)
- That explains or qualifies something
- That is incidental
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