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accentuable

|ac-cent-u-a-ble|

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/ækˈsɛntʃuəbl/

(accentuate)

make noticeable

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
accentuateaccentuatesaccentuatedaccentuatedaccentuatingaccentuation
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accentuable' originates from the Latin word 'accentuare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'centuare' meant 'to sing or chant.'

Historical Evolution

'accentuare' transformed into the French word 'accentuer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accentuate,' from which 'accentuable' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sing or chant to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to emphasize or make more noticeable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being accentuated or emphasized.

The unique design of the dress is accentuable with the right accessories.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 14:06