accentuation

[ ak-sen-choo-ey-shuhn ]

/ ækˌsɛn tʃuˈeɪ ʃən /

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noun

an act or instance of accentuating.

something that is accentuated.

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Origin of accentuation

1820–30; <Medieval Latin accentuātiōn- (stem of accentuātiō) intoning. See accentuate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM accentuation

o·ver·ac·cen·tu·a·tion, noun

Words nearby accentuation

accent mark, accentor, accentual, accentuate, accentuated, accentuation, accentuator, accept, acceptable, acceptance, acceptance region

How to use accentuation in a sentence

These examples, however, do little towards enabling modern scholars to form a notion of the Greek system of accentuation.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music|David Binning Monro
Thus out of rhythm grows very naturally an accentuation which gives balance, structure, and form.
Spirit and Music|H. Ernest Hunt
A language is always necessary to the completion or, at least, to the accentuation of, any mental action.
Browning and the Dramatic Monologue|S. S. Curry
The monologue requires great accentuation of the subjective element in pantomime.
Browning and the Dramatic Monologue|S. S. Curry

The monologue is so subtle, and requires such accentuation of deep impression, that attitudes are especially necessary.
Browning and the Dramatic Monologue|S. S. Curry