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emphasis Definition

em·pha·sis (em′fə sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

  1. force of expression, thought, feeling, action, etc.
  2. special stress given as to a syllable, word, or phrase in speaking
  3. special attention given to something so as to make it stand out; importance; stress; weight to put less emphasis on athletics

Etymology: L < Gr emphasis, an appearing in, outward appearance < emphainein, to indicate < en-, in + phainein, to show < IE base *bha-, to shine > OE bonian, to polish

emphasis Synonyms

emphasis

n.

stress, accent, weight; see accent 2, importance 1.

emphasis Usage Examples

Converse of subject

characterize: Our work is characterized by an emphasis on drawing as the means by which students develop their creative and critical potential.

Converse of object

  • put: To put more planning emphasis on the reduction of reliance on the car.
  • lay: The particle is is used to lay an emphasis on xni.
  • place: We place great emphasis on pastoral care at an individual level through the tutor group.
  • shift: However, in this article the intention is to shift the emphasis toward more practical aspects of the topic.
  • increase: Throughout the next year the project will be placing increasing emphasis on participation in fitness from disabled people.
  • grow: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on discovering the opinions of teachers and students or understanding their experiences and perspectives.

Preposition: on

  • prevention: Our emphasis on prevention of secondary spread of the disease is a novel approach in breast cancer research.
  • importance: This would include an emphasis on the importance of full cost recovery.
  • teamwork: There's a greater emphasis on teamwork that crosses old professional boundaries to deliver seamless care.
  • learning: Staff and students have created an open, friendly, flexible but rigorous approach to study, with emphasis on collaborative learning.
  • participation: How you study During your studies, you will experience a variety of teaching methods with an emphasis on student participation.
  • sustainability: It was suggested that there needed to be a stronger emphasis on sustainability in the document tabled.

Adjective modifier

  • particular: Particular emphasis was placed on the type of structures which would be required.
  • strong: In fact, today I am 40 years old, with very strong emphasis on the word ' old ' .
  • increased: Comment Increased emphasis on our popular columns provides readers with the key commentary they can trust.
  • renewed: In general, the renewed emphasis on cost-benefit analysis is especially welcome.
  • great: His great emphasis is on the sense of a.. .
  • undue: It must not mislead by distortion, undue emphasis, omission or in any other way.

Modifies a noun

mine: I wanted to get the listener [ emphasis mine ] and then come to my exposition.