Parathesis
/ˌpærəˈθiːsɪs/noun
A parenthetical remark or insertion; in biology, an abnormal displacement of an organ or part.
Did you know?Parathesis comes from Greek rhetoric, where it meant a deliberate insertion beside the main statement, proving that even grammar has ancient techniques of stealth and emphasis.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
paráthesis
“a placing beside; an insertion or addition”
Late Latin
Latin
parathesis
“a placing beside; a parenthetical insertion”
Middle English
English
parathesis
“an insertion or addition in speech or writing”
Modern English
English
parathesis
“a parenthetical insertion; in medicine, a displacement”
Explore more surprising origins