accentuation

[ ak-sen-choo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of accentuating.
2. something that is accentuated.

Other Words From

• over·ac·centu·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accentuation¹

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

Example Sentences

These examples, however, do little towards enabling modern scholars to form a notion of the Greek system of accentuation.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus out of rhythm grows very naturally an accentuation which gives balance, structure, and form.

From Project Gutenberg

A language is always necessary to the completion or, at least, to the accentuation of, any mental action.

From Project Gutenberg

The monologue requires great accentuation of the subjective element in pantomime.

From Project Gutenberg

The monologue is so subtle, and requires such accentuation of deep impression, that attitudes are especially necessary.

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