Meaning & Definition of word "Emphasis"

Emphasis

/ˈɛm.fə.sɪs/

1. Special importance or significance placed on something.
- Example: The teacher placed an emphasis on the importance of studying for the upcoming exam.
2. A force or intensity of expression, especially in speech.
- Example: He spoke with great emphasis to ensure that everyone understood his point.
3. A particular stress laid on a word or phrase in speech or writing.
- Example: In her presentation, she used emphasis on the key terms to highlight the main ideas.
4. A distinguishing feature or characteristic.
- Example: The emphasis on sustainability is evident in the company's mission statement.
5. Focus or priority given to a particular aspect.
- Example: There is a new emphasis on community involvement in the school curriculum.

●From Latin emphasis, from Greek emphasis, meaning 'appearance, expression, signification'.

place emphasis on:

To give special importance to something.

emphasis on style over substance:

Focusing more on appearance than actual quality.

put the emphasis on:

To highlight or stress a specific point.

stress:

The importance given to a specific factor or point.

highlight:

To make something stand out or more visible.

priority:

Something given more importance than others.

Meaning: Putting extra weight on something.

● Example Sentence: He really put an emphasis on that point during the meeting.

Meaning: Making something sound more important than it is.

● Example Sentence: Stop with the emphasis, it's just a minor issue.