Accentuation Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 15th century: in early use from medieval Latin accentuatio(n-); in later use (early 19th century) from accentuate

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the action or fact of accentuating or of being accentuated

Short Definition:

action or fact of accentuating or of being accentuated

Examples:

• the accentuation of the Treasury's currency policy
• a condition with accentuation of female characteristics