# parenthetically

**Pronunciation:** /ˌpærənˈθɛtɪkli/ · pair-uhn-THET-ik-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is additional to the main point; as a side note or an aside.

## Examples

- He mentioned, parenthetically, that he had once met the president.
- The speaker parenthetically added a historical anecdote to illustrate her point.
- The author often includes fascinating details parenthetically in her footnotes.

## Synonyms

- incidentally — implies by the way or by chance
- as an aside — a phrase meaning 'as a digression'
- by the way — more casual, introduces a new topic or an afterthought
- tangentially — implies only slightly connected to the main point

## Antonyms

- directly — without deviation or interruption
- primarily — for the main reason; most importantly
- essentially — fundamentally; at its core

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