English word emphasis comes from Ancient Greek φαίνω, Ancient Greek ἐν, Ancient Greek ἔν
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| φαίνω | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἐν | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἔν | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἐμφαίνω | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἔμφασις | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| emphasis | English (en) | (phonology) The phonetic or phonological feature that distinguishes emphatic consonants from other consonants. (typography) Related to bold.. Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.. Special attention or prominence given to something.. Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important. |