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- DictionaryEm·pha·sis/ˈemfəsəs/
noun
- 1. special importance, value, or prominence given to something: "they placed great emphasis on the individual's freedom"
noun [ C/U ] us / ˈem·fə·səs / plural emphases us / ˈem·fəˌsiz / Add to word list. special attention given to something because it is important or because you want it to be noticed, or an example of this: [ U ] She paused for emphasis. [ U ] In schools, the emphasis on programming has declined in recent years.
Definition of emphasis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of emphasis. noun. intensity or forcefulness of expression. “his emphasis on civil rights” synonyms: vehemence. see more. noun. special importance or significance. “the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis ” synonyms: accent. see more. noun. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition. see more.
4 days ago · Emphasis is special or extra importance that is given to an activity or to a part or aspect of something. Too much emphasis is placed on research. Emphasis is extra force that you put on a syllable, word, or phrase when you are speaking in order to make it seem more important.
the importance of something, a/the need for something; Aristotle frequently emphasizes the importance of pleasure to human life. The work concludes by emphasizing a need for further research. See emphasis in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
emphasis. ( ˈɛmfəsɪs) n, pl -ses ( -siːz) 1. special importance or significance. 2. an object, idea, etc, that is given special importance or significance. 3. (Rhetoric) stress made to fall on a particular syllable, word, or phrase in speaking. 4. force or intensity of expression: he spoke with special emphasis on the subject of civil rights.
emphasis meaning, definition, what is emphasis: special attention or importance: Learn more.
