Definition of "(" [(]

• Begins supplemental information (noun)
• Begins a mathematical phrase that has increased precedence in terms of operators (noun)
• Begins a parenthetical phrase (noun)
• Begins denoting an alternative option for a preceding word. (noun)
• Represents a mouth vertically aligned, in order to form emoticons. (noun)

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