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 Definition of 'emphasis'

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Definitions of 'emphasis'  

1. (noun) emphasisaccent
special importance or significance
"the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"

2. (noun) vehemenceemphasis
intensity or forcefulness of expression
"the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights"

3. (noun) emphasis
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

4. (noun) stressemphasisaccent
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
"he put the stress on the wrong syllable"


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