emphasizable
|em-pha-si-za-ble|
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/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzəbl/
(emphasize)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'emphasizable' originates from the verb 'emphasize,' which comes from the Greek word 'emphainein,' where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'phainein' meant 'to show.'
Historical Evolution
'emphainein' transformed into the Latin word 'emphasize,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emphasize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to show or display,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being emphasized.
The key points in the presentation are highly emphasizable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 02:33
