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emphatic

/əmˈfætək/

Meanings
  • adjective

    expressing or giving emphasis; forceful and clear

    - "Her emphatic denial of the accusation left no room for doubt."
    - "The emphatic tone of his voice made it clear that he was angry."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with emphatic
rhythmic , sympathetic , apathetic , hypnotic
Variants
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emphatic , emphatically
Forms
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emphatically


Etymology
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From the Greek word emphainein meaning 'to emphasize, to make clear'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'emphatic' is often used in psychology to describe a person's response style, with 'emphatics' being those who express their emotions and ideas forcefully and clearly.

  2. In linguistics, the term 'emphatic' can also refer to the use of certain words or grammatical structures to emphasize meaning, such as stress markers or intonation.


Related Concepts
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  1. emphasis: The act of giving emphasis or importance to something.

  2. intonation: The way in which the pitch, volume, and stress of speech vary to convey meaning and emotion.


Culture
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In literature, the use of emphatic language can create a sense of urgency or importance. In music, emphatic rhythms and beats can add energy and excitement to a song.

How to Memorize "emphatic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a speaker making bold gestures and emphasizing each word as they speak.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'emphatic' with the image of a red stop sign, emphasizing the idea of clear and forceful communication.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Elicit Meaning Hastily And Thoroughly' to remember the definition of 'emphatic'.


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