emphasis

Definition

Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.

Etymology

From Latin emphasis, from Ancient Greek ἔμφασις (émphasis, “significance”), from ἐμφαίνω (emphaínō, “I present, I indicate”), from ἐν- (en-, “in”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I show”).

Example Sentences

• "He paused for emphasis before saying who had won."
• "Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district."
• "Put emphasis on the advantages rather than the drawbacks."

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