Bracketted

/ˈbræk.ɪ.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Enclosed or surrounded by brackets; having brackets placed around something.

Etymology

From 'bracket' with the double-t suffix variant. This spelling appears mostly in British English where doubled consonants are sometimes preferred before adding suffixes.

Kelly Says

Different English-speaking regions disagree on whether it's 'bracketed' or 'bracketted'—spelling was more flexible before standardization, and some British forms kept the double consonant!

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