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Definition of emphasised

Emphasis
Emphasis Em"pha*sis, n.; pl. Emphases. [L., fr. Gr. ? significance, force of expression, fr. ? to show in, indicate; ? in + ? to show. See In, and Phase.] 1. (Rhet.) A particular stress of utterance, or force of voice, given in reading and speaking to one or more words whose signification the speaker intends to impress specially upon his audience. The province of emphasis is so much more important than accent, that the customary seat of the latter is changed, when the claims of emphasis require it. --E. Porter. 2. A peculiar impressiveness of expression or weight of thought; vivid representation, enforcing assent; as, to dwell on a subject with great emphasis. External objects stand before us . . . in all the life and emphasis of extension, figure, and color. --Sir W. Hamilton.

Meaning of emphasised from wikipedia

- Look up emphasis or emphatic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Emphasis or emphatic may refer to: Emphasis (telecommunications), intentional alteration...
- hiatus for rock and roll. More recently some authors[weasel words] have emphasised important innovations and trends in this period without which ****ure developments...
- place emphasis on a word (i.e. for emphatic reasons), by adding it to the emphasised syllable of the word. For example, sál ("will" (verb)), néé ('no'), móét...
- Anglo-Catholicism comprises beliefs and practices that emphasise the catholic heritage and identity of the various Anglican churches. The term was coined...
- only brother with a son. Albert ****umed the regnal name "George VI" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The...
- crown's descent by indefeasible hereditary right: James and his supporters emphasised his right to the throne by blood to forestall controversy over his appointment...
- Indian beliefs such as on karma and dharma. Rama's life and comments emphasise that one must pursue and live life fully, that all three life aims are...
- Platonist movement evolved into a school called Latitudinarianism, which emphasised reason as the barometer of discernment and took a stance of indifference...
- " In a section titled 'Stereotypes and women in the Armed Forces', he emphasised on the need for a change in mindsets and came down heavily on the submissions...
- international benchmark of 4-6%, making it one of lowest in the region, UNICEF emphasised. Department of Examinations Educational Publications Department Advanced...