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English > 2 senses of the word accentuation:
NOUNcommunicationaccentuationthe use or application of an accent
actaccentuation, emphasizing, accentingthe act of giving special importance or significance to something
English > accentuation: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance.
Broaderstress, emphasis, accentThe relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Verbsaccentuateput stress on
English > accentuation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of giving special importance or significance to something.
Synonymsemphasizing, accenting
BroaderactionSomething done (usually as opposed to something said)
Verbsaccentuateto stress, single out as important

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