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Definition of Accentuation
1. Noun. The use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance.
2. Noun. The act of giving special importance or significance to something.
Exact synonyms: Accenting, Emphasizing
Generic synonyms: Action
Derivative terms: Accentuate, Emphasize, Emphasize
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)