emphasis

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making something important or noticeable.

  - "She placed great emphasis on her studies."
  - "The speaker emphasized each point to make it clear."

• Noun

  A degree or grade of importance, value, or intensity.

  - "The emphasis on teamwork was evident in their success."
  - "The novel received considerable emphasis in the literary world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emphasis
emphasize , compromise , surprise , realize , applause

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Variants

List of all variants of emphasis that leads to same result
emphases , emphasis , de-emphases , de-emphasis , de-emphasize , de-emphasized , de-emphasizes , de-emphasizing , re-emphases , re-emphasis , reemphases , reemphasis , lay great emphasis on , lay great stress on , lay great stress/emphasis on

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word emphases, from emphatik, from Greek emphainesthai 'make clear, express strongly'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'emphasis' is derived from the Greek word 'emphainesthai', which means 'to make clear or express strongly'.

2. The term 'emphasis' was first used in English during the late 15th century.

3. In music, 'emphasis' is used to refer to the accentuation of certain notes or beats to give them greater prominence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Importance: Emphasis is closely related to the concept of importance, as it is used to draw attention to or make something more significant.

2. Attention: Emphasis is also related to the concept of attention, as it is used to draw focus to a particular aspect or idea.

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Culture

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Emphasis has been used extensively in literature, particularly in speeches and dialogues, to convey importance or significance. In art, emphasis is often used through the use of color, lighting, or composition to draw attention to a particular element.

How to Memorize "emphasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a magnifying glass being used to focus on a particular word or idea.
   - Imagine a spotlight shining on a particular element.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emphasis' with the idea of importance or significance.
   - Link the word to the image of a speaker emphasizing a point.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'EMI' for 'Emphasis Makes Important'.

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