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    [Noun]  | "em*pha*sis" | \ ˈem(p)-fə-səs \


    1: force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something

    2: a particular prominence given in reading or speaking to one or more words or syllables

    3: special consideration of or stress or insistence on something

    Origin: 1534 ;

     Borrowed from Latin, "use of language to imply more than is actually said, implication" (Late Latin also "appearance," Medieval Latin "prominence of expression, stress"), borrowed from Greek émphasis "appearance in a smooth surface, reflection, outward appearance, setting forth, exposition, significance, force of expression," from empha-, stem in noun derivation of emphaínein "to exhibit, display, indicate," emphaínesthai "to be reflected, become visible" (from em- {see: |en-:2|en-:2} + phaínein "to bring to light, cause to appear," and phaínesthai "to become visible, appear") + -sis {see: |-sis|-sis} {mat|fantasy:1|}, {mat|phase:1|};

      * Note : Greek pha- can be a stem in nominal derivation of both phaínein and the verb phēmí, phánai "to speak, say," so that prefixed words formed with it may have senses relating to both appearance and to speech or language, as is the case with émphasis. For the underlying relation between the two verbs see: the note at {ban:1|ban:1}.;

    [Noun]  | "re*em*pha*sis" | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈem(p)-fə-səs \


    1: the act or an instance of emphasizing something again or differently

    Origin: 1907 ;

    [Verb]  | "de-em*pha*size" | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz \


    1: to reduce in relative importance; also : play down

    Origin: 1938 ;

    [Idiom]  | "lay great stress/emphasis on" 


    1: to stress or emphasize (something) very much

    [Noun]  | "emphasis" 


    1: a special notice or importance given to something;


      * e.g., " ... a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports "




    2: the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression);


      * e.g., " ... the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious "




    [Noun]  | "de-emphasis" 


    [Verb]  | "de-emphasize" 


    1: to reduce in apparent importance;


      * e.g., " ... you're at a point in your career where you can de-emphasize your academic record and emphasize your work experience "



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     [ "emphasis" ]

    1: It means to USE IT WITH FORRRCE

      * e.g.,  ... I HAAAAAAATE HIM! (emphasis on hATe) 

     [ "Emphasis" ]

    1: The reason Josh repeats things.

      * e.g.,  ... Josh: I repeat things for emphasis. EMPHASIS! 

     [ "emphasi" ]

    1: plural of emphasis

      * e.g.,  ... i'm majoring in Business with a double emphasi 

     [ "Elli Emphasis" ]

    1: When the letters of a word/phrase are capitalised at random to emphasize the importance of the word/phrase.

      * e.g.,  ... Calum:"did you know Aziz is having a party tonight?" 

     [ "Extended Emphasis Disorder" ]

    1: The over pronunciation of the emphasized syllable in a word. This case is mostly developed in college students, further research is needed to determine the cause of extended speech.

      * e.g.,  ... A soccer game, when the announcer yells: 

     [ "hat-plop emphasis" ]

    1: Refers to an occasion where you are accompanying your buddy on a warm-weather stroll and he has asked you to temporarily carry his floppy sun-hat, and then during your shared conversation, you voice a strong and/or important statement that carries a significant amount of "weight" to it; you therefore "drive home" your point by dramatically/flourishingly squashing your friend's hat back onto his head.

      * e.g.,  ... Using hat-plop emphasis to drive home your point is not intended to be offensive or demeaning in the least, of course, but it must be performed appropriately/diplomatically in order to avoid your seeming arrogant or insulting. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to smile and raise your eyebrows somewhat as you carry out this maneuver; extra credit if you also make a loud humorous spluttering sound with your tongue/lips --- like imitating the long raspy passing of gas --- as you do so, ensuring that the person knows that you have merely playful/harmless intentions in your actions. 

     [ "Fajita (pronounced like Vagita with emphasis on the i)" ]

    1: A womans Vaginal Area 51

      * e.g.,  ... Boy #6: Ahhh...your fajita makes my dick feel like corn!! And I see youve provided the butter!  

     [ "Emphasise" ]

    1: Emphasize

      * e.g.,  ... To obtain a perfect fit it's imperative to emphasise the right size. 

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