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Part of the word in parenthesis

English Language & Usage Asked on March 18, 2021

I am looking at different movie titles that put part of a word in parenthesis:

  • (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies
  • (In)Visible Portraits ->Visible Portraits
  • (Mis) Treating Prisoners: Health Care Behind Bars

I have impression this gives the title a second meaning, perhaps the right one, e.g., "Treating Prisoners" would suggest the movie surveys how prisoners are treated, while "(Mis)Treating" suggests the conclusion from the survey: they are mistreated.

Does this way of using parenthesis have a name?

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