emphasis — special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈemfəsɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's emphasis on eating vegetables turned me into a human rabbit.
- The company puts great emphasis on customer satisfaction.
- His emphasis on punctuality made everyone arrive 30 minutes early.
emphasis
NOUN[/ˈemfəsɪs/]
special importance, value, or prominence given to something
The teacher placed emphasis on safety before the science experiment.
The lawyer placed special emphasis on one key piece of evidence during the trial. (IMPORTANT PART + BIG VOICE → emphasis means extra attention to something important)
The teacher placed emphasis on practice because it was the basis of success, like an oasis in the desert.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'emphainein', a compound of 'em' (in) and 'phainein' (to show), literally meaning 'to show within' or 'to display prominently'. This evolved to denote special prominence or stress given to particular words or ideas in speech or writing.
Breakdown
em- (in) + phainein (to show) + -sis (state or condition). The suffix -sis, common in Greek abstract nouns, converts the verb phrase into a noun denoting the action or result of displaying something with prominence.
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📝Examples
“My mom's emphasis on eating vegetables turned me into a human rabbit.”
“The company puts great emphasis on customer satisfaction.”
“His emphasis on punctuality made everyone arrive 30 minutes early.”
“There is too much emphasis on test scores in Korean education.”
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