What does accentuation mean?
Accentuation means A more distinct or prominent form..
Accentuation
/ˌækˌsɛn.t͡ʃəˈweɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
A more distinct or prominent form..
Definitions by Sense
- A more distinct or prominent form.
- Act of accentuating; applications of accent.
- (ecclesiastical, music) Pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy.
Example Sentences
The secretary withdrew with an accentuation of his unhappy manner. It was very distressing to him, this dispersal of the family heirlooms.
This elementary instruction is language at its most advanced to minds trained on the accentuation of the antepenult (multiplicity) and on Sievers-type C2 half-line metrical patterns[.]
Synonyms for accentuation
Antonyms for accentuation
Related Words
Word Forms
- accentuations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for accentuation?
Common synonyms include stress, accent, emphasis.
What is the opposite of accentuation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use accentuation in a sentence?
The secretary withdrew with an accentuation of his unhappy manner. It was very distressing to him, this dispersal of the family heirlooms.
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