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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.
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.
6 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.
Definition of emphasis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 noun [C, U] (IMPORTANCE) Add to word list. B2. particular importance or attention that you give to something: Schools are starting to place /put greater emphasis on passing exams. Fewer examples. People put too much emphasis on what they look like. We are trying to shift the emphasis from curing illness to preventing it.
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.
