Emphasizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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emphasizer

 

[ ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in linguistics

A word or phrase that is used to add emphasis to a statement or expression.

Synonyms

amplifier, booster, intensifier

Examples of usage

  • 'Absolutely' is often used as an emphasizer in English.
  • She used 'really' as an emphasizer to highlight her point.
Context #2 | Noun

in communication

A linguistic device that serves to intensify or strengthen the meaning of a word or phrase.

Synonyms

accentuator, intensifying agent, strengthening element

Examples of usage

  • In rhetoric, an emphasizer can be used to make a point more forceful.
  • The use of 'very' as an emphasizer can enhance the impact of a message.
Context #3 | Noun

in writing

An element used to bring attention to a specific aspect of a text or to make it more noticeable.

Synonyms

emphasizing tool, highlighter, spotlight

Examples of usage

  • The author used 'indeed' as an emphasizer to emphasize the importance of the argument.
  • Adding an emphasizer like 'especially' can draw the reader's focus to key details.

Translations

Translations of the word "emphasizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfatizador

🇮🇳 जोर देने वाला

🇩🇪 Betoner

🇮🇩 penekanan

🇺🇦 підкреслювач

🇵🇱 podkreślacz

🇯🇵 強調するもの

🇫🇷 emphaseur

🇪🇸 enfatizador

🇹🇷 vurgulayıcı

🇰🇷 강조하는 것

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 zdůrazňovač

🇸🇰 zdôrazňovač

🇨🇳 强调器

🇸🇮 poudarjalnik

🇮🇸 áherslumaður

🇰🇿 нақтаушы

🇬🇪 გამოკვეთილებელი

🇦🇿 vurğulayıcı

🇲🇽 enfatizador

Etymology

The term 'emphasizer' originated in the field of linguistics to describe words or phrases that add emphasis to speech or writing. It is derived from the verb 'emphasize' which comes from the Greek word 'emphanizein' meaning 'to exhibit, display prominently'. Emphasizers play a crucial role in communication by highlighting important points and intensifying the impact of statements.

See also: emphasized, overemphasize, overemphasized, reemphasize.