What are the types of parentheses and brackets?

Answer:

The different types of brackets are:

  • round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( )
  • square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ]
  • curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { }
  • angle brackets, diamond brackets, cone brackets or chevrons: < > or ⟨ ⟩
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