Definition of Accentuation

1. Noun. The use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance.

Generic synonyms: Accent, Emphasis, Stress
Derivative terms: Accentuate

2. Noun. The act of giving special importance or significance to something.
Exact synonyms: Accenting, Emphasizing
Generic synonyms: Action
Derivative terms: Accentuate, Emphasize, Emphasize

Definition of Accentuation

1. n. Act of accentuating; applications of accent.

Definition of Accentuation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Accentuation

1. Act of accentuating; applications of accent. Specifically . Pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy. Origin: LL. Accentuatio: cf. F. Accentuation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Accentuation

accented
accenting
accentless
accentor
accentor
accentors
accents
accentual
accentually
accentual system
accentuate
accentuated
accentuates
accentuating
accentuation (current term)
accentuation (current term)
accentuations
accentuator
accent mark
accept
acceptabilities
acceptability
acceptable
acceptableness
acceptable daily intake
acceptable risk
acceptably
acceptance
acceptances
acceptance sampling

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