Noun
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the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
"he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
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special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
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intensity or forcefulness of expression
"the vehemence of his denial"
"his emphasis on civil rights"
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special importance or significance
"the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"
"the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"