accentuator
|ac-cent-u-a-tor|
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/ækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪtər/
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/ækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪtə/
(accentuate)
make noticeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accentuator' originates from the Latin word 'accentuare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'cantus' meant 'song' or 'chant.'
Historical Evolution
'accentuare' transformed into the French word 'accentuer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accentuate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sing or chant to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to emphasize or highlight.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or person that emphasizes or highlights something.
The accentuator in the software helps to highlight key points in the presentation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 16:21