Pa-răth'e-sĭs, n.

n. [Gr. παράθεσις, a putting beside, from παρατιθέναι, to put beside, from παρά, beside, and τιθέναι, to put, set, place.]

1. (Gram.) The placing of two or more nouns in the same case, or in apposition.
2. (Rhet.) A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward expanded. Smart.
3. (Print.) The matter contained within brackets. Crabb.
4. (Gr. Church.) A prayer uttered by a bishop over new converts, or those under religious instruction. Wright.