emphasis
15 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #16,236
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
special importance or significance
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛmfʌsʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural emphasises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
intensity or forcefulness of expression
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).