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Meaning of emphasis
The primary meaning of the word "emphasis" is the state of being important or prominent.
Etymology of emphasis
The word "emphasis" originates from the Greek word "emphasis," which is derived from "emphanēs," meaning "visible, apparent," and is a combination of "en" (in) and "phanēs" (visible, apparent), with the suffix "-sis" (process of making), and the Latin "emphasis," which is also derived from the Greek word.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of making something apparent or visible, and has evolved to encompass various meanings related to importance, attention, and prominence.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The particular importance or attention given to something: the emphasis is on preventing the disease rather than treating it
- Special importance or prominence given to something: the emphasis on individualism
- A stress or accent on a particular syllable in a word, or a particular word in a sentence
Usage Examples
- The company is putting a lot of emphasis on sustainability in their new marketing campaign.
- The teacher placed emphasis on the importance of regular practice to improve language skills.
- The architect designed the building with emphasis on natural light and ventilation.