highlighting
|high/light/ing|
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/
(highlight)
emphasize
Etymology
'highlight' originates from the combination of 'high' and 'light', where 'high' meant 'of great importance' and 'light' meant 'to illuminate'.
'highlight' evolved from the Middle English word 'hīe' (high) and 'līht' (light), eventually becoming the modern English word 'highlight'.
Initially, it meant 'to illuminate something important', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emphasizing or marking something as important'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of emphasizing or marking something as important.
The highlighting of key terms helped students understand the text better.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'highlight'.
She is highlighting the important points in the document.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40