Emphase

See also: emphase

German

Etymology

From French emphase, from Latin emphasis, from Ancient Greek ἔμφασις (émphasis).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛmˈfaːzə/
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  • Rhymes: -aːzə
  • Hyphenation: Em‧pha‧se

Noun

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  1. (formal) emphasis (forcefulness given to an important point in speech or writing, as by raising one's voice or using powerful words)
    Synonyms: Nachdruck, Eindringlichkeit

Declension

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