emphasis

noun

em·pha·sis ˈem(p)-fə-səs How to pronounce emphasis (audio)

plural emphases ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz How to pronounce emphasis (audio)

: force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something

: a particular prominence given in reading or speaking to one or more words or syllables

: special consideration of or stress or insistence on something

Example Sentences

Our candidate's plan has a different emphasis. a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports

Recent Examples on the Web Preparation on defense became an emphasis when Hinch began molding the Tigers' player development department in a way that aligned with his progressive teachings at the big-league level.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 Many cited familiar cultural themes: an emphasis on family, a respect for elders and the central role of food as an expression of love.

Soo Youn, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 But there remains a question of balance and emphasis.

WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Yet the emphasis remains on education, no matter the sport.

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Brothers said an unwillingness to participate in research programs reflects larger trends, including more emphasis on the individual and less on contributing to the general good.

Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 There’s also an emphasis on up-and-comers like Drake Milligan, Logan Ledger, Tiera Kennedy, and Restless Road.

Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2022 But hiring is a major challenge, despite a pay increase and less emphasis on experience, particularly now that education majors can go straight into teaching jobs instead of starting out in after-school programs, as Friedman did.

Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Some patients and health professionals worry that too much emphasis on a woman’s weight may lead to harmful effects, including anxiety, stress, weight stigma, avoidance of doctor visits and even the development of eating disorders.

Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin, "use of language to imply more than is actually said, implication" (Late Latin also "appearance," Medieval Latin "prominence of expression, stress"), borrowed from Greek émphasis "appearance in a smooth surface, reflection, outward appearance, setting forth, exposition, significance, force of expression," from empha-, stem in noun derivation of emphaínein "to exhibit, display, indicate," emphaínesthai "to be reflected, become visible" (from em- en- entry 2 + phaínein "to bring to light, cause to appear," and phaínesthai "to become visible, appear") + -sis -sis — more at fantasy entry 1, phase entry 1

Note: Greek pha- can be a stem in nominal derivation of both phaínein and the verb phēmí, phánai "to speak, say," so that prefixed words formed with it may have senses relating to both appearance and to speech or language, as is the case with émphasis. For the underlying relation between the two verbs see the note at ban entry 1.

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

单词	emphasis
释义	emphasis noun em·pha·sis ˈem(p)-fə-səs plural emphases ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz 1 a : force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something b : a particular prominence given in reading or speaking to one or more words or syllables 2 : special consideration of or stress or insistence on something Synonyms accent accentuation stress underscoring weight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Our candidate's plan has a different emphasis. a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports Recent Examples on the Web Preparation on defense became an emphasis when Hinch began molding the Tigers' player development department in a way that aligned with his progressive teachings at the big-league level. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 Many cited familiar cultural themes: an emphasis on family, a respect for elders and the central role of food as an expression of love. Soo Youn, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 But there remains a question of balance and emphasis. WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Yet the emphasis remains on education, no matter the sport. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Brothers said an unwillingness to participate in research programs reflects larger trends, including more emphasis on the individual and less on contributing to the general good. Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 There’s also an emphasis on up-and-comers like Drake Milligan, Logan Ledger, Tiera Kennedy, and Restless Road. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2022 But hiring is a major challenge, despite a pay increase and less emphasis on experience, particularly now that education majors can go straight into teaching jobs instead of starting out in after-school programs, as Friedman did. Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Some patients and health professionals worry that too much emphasis on a woman’s weight may lead to harmful effects, including anxiety, stress, weight stigma, avoidance of doctor visits and even the development of eating disorders. Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin, "use of language to imply more than is actually said, implication" (Late Latin also "appearance," Medieval Latin "prominence of expression, stress"), borrowed from Greek émphasis "appearance in a smooth surface, reflection, outward appearance, setting forth, exposition, significance, force of expression," from empha-, stem in noun derivation of emphaínein "to exhibit, display, indicate," emphaínesthai "to be reflected, become visible" (from em- en- entry 2 + phaínein "to bring to light, cause to appear," and phaínesthai "to become visible, appear") + -sis -sis — more at fantasy entry 1, phase entry 1 Note: Greek pha- can be a stem in nominal derivation of both phaínein and the verb phēmí, phánai "to speak, say," so that prefixed words formed with it may have senses relating to both appearance and to speech or language, as is the case with émphasis. For the underlying relation between the two verbs see the note at ban entry 1. First Known Use 1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Phrases Containing emphasis lay great stress/emphasis on re-emphasis lay great stress/emphasis on re-emphasis Kids Definition emphasis noun em·pha·sis ˈem-fə-səs plural emphases -ˌsēz 1 : a forcefulness in the way something is said or written that gives it special attention or importance 2 : special force given to one or more words or syllables in speaking or reading In the word "vacation," the emphasis is on the second syllable. 3 : special attention or importance given to something emphasis noun 1 as in focus a special notice or importance given to something a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance focus stress attention weight accentuation accent concentration underscoring value spotlight significance consideration priority precedence import consequence primacy moment note worth regard top billing heed Antonyms & Near Antonyms underemphasis de-emphasis minimization disregard indifference 2 as in intensity the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious Synonyms & Similar Words intensity intenseness aggressiveness assertiveness strength forcefulness violence vehemence insistence vigorousness fierceness warmth potency power eloquence fervor directness stridency passion vividness straightforwardness vociferousness plainness fervency ardor clearness ardency incisiveness incision fervidness absoluteness Antonyms & Near Antonyms weakness ambiguity subtlety mildness feebleness equivocation lightness delicacy See More
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emphasis

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Phrases Containing emphasis

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