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accentuation
[ ak-sen-choo-ey-shuhn ]
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- over·ac·centu·ation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of accentuation1
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Example Sentences
These examples, however, do little towards enabling modern scholars to form a notion of the Greek system of accentuation.
Thus out of rhythm grows very naturally an accentuation which gives balance, structure, and form.
A language is always necessary to the completion or, at least, to the accentuation of, any mental action.
The monologue requires great accentuation of the subjective element in pantomime.
The monologue is so subtle, and requires such accentuation of deep impression, that attitudes are especially necessary.
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