English
parenthetical
Parenthetical comes from Medieval Latin parentheticus.
- Medieval Latinc. 600–1500parentheticus
- Englishtodayparenthetical
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Medieval Latinc. 600–1500parentheticus
- Englishtodayparenthetical
Formed from -al
Every English word from Medieval Latin parentheticus
Today it means
adj Using, containing, or within parenthesis.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Medieval Latin parentheticus / parenthetical