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Python Python Basics Meet Python Syntax and Errors

Posted by Adam Tatusko
Adam Tatusko
16,589 Points

Parenthesis vs. Parentheses

Singular = Parenthesis Plural = Parentheses

Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

Many coders use abbreviated paren and parens to avoid this issue.

Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

In the linked video, Craig uses parentheses in the single tense instead of parenthesis.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

If you're asking for confirmation, then yes, you have correctly identified the singular and plural forms.

FYI: In England they call them "round brackets".