Introductory and Parenthetic

Introductory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.

Parenthetic and introductory are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Parenthetic" with "Introductory", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Word: introduction

Parenthetic adjective - Qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses.

Introductory and parenthetic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Introductory" instead an adjective "Parenthetic".

Nearby Words: parenthesis, parenthetical