parenthetical comment
[/pærənˈθɛtɪkəl ˈkɒment/]
nounpl: parenthetical comments
comentário entre parênteses
1. A remark or observation inserted into a text or conversation as an aside, typically set off by parentheses or commas, that provides additional information or clarification without disrupting the main flow
The report, parenthetical comment aside, presented solid evidence for the proposal.
O relatório, deixando de lado o comentário entre parênteses, apresentava evidências sólidas para a proposta.
2. An explanatory or supplementary note in writing that interrupts the primary statement or narrative
He made a parenthetical comment about the weather before continuing with his speech.
Ele fez um comentário entre parênteses sobre o tempo antes de continuar seu discurso.
3. A digression or tangential remark inserted within a sentence or paragraph using parentheses or dashes
As a parenthetical comment, it's worth noting that this law has been controversial since its inception.
Como um comentário entre parênteses, vale notar que essa lei tem sido controversa desde seu início.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, parenthetical comments are commonly used in academic writing, journalism, and formal discourse to provide context or clarification. In conversational English, speakers often signal parenthetical comments with phrases like 'by the way' or 'just as a side note,' while in Portuguese, 'deixando de lado' or 'como um parêntese' serve similar functions. This rhetorical device is particularly valued in academic writing where precision and supplementary information enhance clarity.
NYC Slang
side note / quick aside
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