bracket

Meanings

• noun

  A symbol used to enclose or highlight parts of an expression, especially in mathematics or computing.

  - "The square root of 16 is written as 4 inside a square root symbol."
  - "In programming, curly brackets {} are used to define a block of code."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹækɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɹækɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

parens , parentheses , benchmark , Welsh ale

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Variants

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angle bracket , bracket , brackets , square bracket , bracketed , bracketing , bracket creep , bracket creeps , bracket fungi , bracket fungus , bracket funguses , angle brackets , square brackets , curly bracket

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Etymology

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The word 'bracket' comes from the Old French word 'bretelle', meaning 'thong or strap'. In the 15th century, it was used to refer to a pair of braces or bands. Later, it came to be used specifically for the symbols used in mathematics and computing.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest set of brackets is located in India and measures over 1,500 feet in diameter.

2. The term 'bracket' is also used in sports to refer to a grouping of teams in a competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parentheses: Parentheses are similar to brackets but are used to enclose additional information within a sentence.

2. Curly brackets: Curly brackets, also known as braces, are a specific type of bracket used in programming and mathematics.

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Culture

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Brackets have been used in various forms throughout history. In mathematics, they were used as early as the 16th century to denote roots and integrals. In computing, they were first used in the 1950s with the development of Fortran. Brackets have also been used in literature and art, such as in the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby' and in the design of the Mona Lisa's frame.

How to Memorize "bracket"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of parentheses (). Visualize how they open and close to enclose information.
   - Think of a pair of curly brackets {}. Visualize how they are used to define a block of code.

2. associate
   

   - Associate brackets with the idea of enclosing or highlighting.
   - Think of brackets as containers or protectors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brings Rays Closer Together' to remember that parentheses are used to bring parts of an expression closer together.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Curly Braces Keep Code Safe' to remember that curly braces are used to define a safe block of code.

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