EMPHASISING Meaning and
Definition
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Emphasising is a verb that refers to the act of giving prominence, importance, or significance to a particular concept, idea, or point in communication, either spoken or written. It involves placing special stress, focus, or attention on a specific element to highlight its importance or make it more noticeable.
When emphasising something, individuals use various linguistic or non-linguistic techniques to underscore their intended meaning. Linguistically, they may employ techniques such as repetition, strong adjectives or adverbs, intensified verbs, or contrastive structures to draw attention to a specific part of a sentence or argument. Non-linguistic techniques, on the other hand, involve using body language, gestures, tone of voice, or other forms of visual or auditory cues to communicate emphasis.
The purpose of emphasising can vary depending on the context. It can be used to reinforce a key idea, clarify a point, persuade an audience, or draw attention to important details. In persuasive or argumentative contexts, emphasising is often employed to make a particular claim or viewpoint more compelling, convincing, or memorable.
Overall, emphasising is a communicative tool that enables individuals to accentuate and highlight specific elements of their message, allowing for greater clarity, impact, and emphasis on the intended meaning.
Etymology of EMPHASISING
The word emphasising is derived from the verb emphasize. The origin of emphasize can be traced back to the Latin word emphasis and the Greek word emphassis, both of which meant significance or emphasis. The English term emphasize began to be used in the late 18th century, maintaining its original meaning of placing special importance or focus on something. The suffix -ing is added to form the present participle form of the verb, creating emphasising.
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Conjugate verb Emphasising
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