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accentuation

noun as in emphasis

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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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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to accentuation, such as: accent, attention, emphasizing, and stress.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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