Accentuation

Pronunciation: /ækˌsɛntʃuˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of accentuation

noun a mark or symbol used in writing or printing to indicate where the stress should be placed in a word

Example Sentences

A1 She used bold colors for accentuation in her painting.

A2 The accentuation of his outfit was the bright red tie.

B1 The accentuation of the actor's lines helped convey the emotion of the scene.

B2 The accentuation of the architectural details made the building stand out.

C1 The accentuation of the melody by the orchestra was flawless.

C2 Her use of accentuation in her writing added depth and complexity to the story.

Grammatical Forms of accentuation

• past tense: accentuated
• plural: accentuations
• comparative: more accentuated
• superlative: most accentuated
• present tense: accentuates
• future tense: will accentuate
• perfect tense: has accentuated
• continuous tense: is accentuating
• singular: accentuation
• positive degree: accentuated
• infinitive: to accentuate
• gerund: accentuating
• participle: accentuating

Origin and Evolution of accentuation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accentuation' originated from the Latin word 'accentuare', which means to mark with an accent.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of marking with an accent, the word 'accentuation' has evolved to refer to the act of emphasizing or giving prominence to something.