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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"
The meaning of EMPHASIS is force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something. How to use emphasis in a sentence.
an object, idea, etc, that is given special importance or significance. stress made to fall on a particular syllable, word, or phrase in speaking. force or intensity of expression. he spoke with special emphasis on the subject of civil rights. sharpness or clarity of form or outline.
EMPHASIS meaning: 1. the particular importance or attention that is given to something: 2. the extra force that is…. Learn 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.
EMPHASIS definition: 1. the particular importance or attention that is given to something: 2. the extra force that is…. Learn more.
Definition of emphasis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Emphasis definition: Special forcefulness of expression that gives importance to something singled out; stress.
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
1. special stress or importance attached to something. 2. something that is given special stress or importance. 3. stress laid on particular words, by means of position, repetition, or other indication.
