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Unemphasized: meaning, definitions and examples

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unemphasized

 

[ ʌnˈɛmfəˌzaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of stress

Unemphasized refers to something that is not given special importance or attention. In the context of speech or writing, it describes words or phrases that do not stand out and are delivered without any particular stress or emphasis. This can affect the overall tone and meaning of the communication. The use of unemphasized language often leads to a neutral or bland presentation of information.

Synonyms

de-emphasized, softened, subdued, understated

Examples of usage

  • The speaker's unemphasized tone made it hard to engage the audience.
  • In the report, several unemphasized details were overlooked.
  • Unemphasized elements in art can create a subtle background.
  • The unemphasized words in the poem convey deep emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "unemphasized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não enfatizado

🇮🇳 अधिकृत नहीं

🇩🇪 nicht betont

🇮🇩 tidak ditekankan

🇺🇦 не підкреслений

🇵🇱 niepodkreślony

🇯🇵 強調されていない

🇫🇷 non accentué

🇪🇸 no enfatizado

🇹🇷 vurgulanmamış

🇰🇷 강조되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مُشدد

🇨🇿 nezdůrazněný

🇸🇰 nezdôraznený

🇨🇳 未强调的

🇸🇮 neizpostavljen

🇮🇸 ekki áherslu

🇰🇿 күшейтілмеген

🇬🇪 არ არის გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 vurğulanmamış

🇲🇽 no enfatizado

Etymology

The word 'unemphasized' is formed by taking the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and combining it with the verb 'emphasize'. The term 'emphasize' comes from the Greek word 'emphasis', which means 'to show or to make something prominent'. The construction of 'unemphasized' reflects the evolution of the English language where negation prefixes are commonly used to alter the meaning of verbs. This formation allows us to express the absence of focus or the lack of enhanced importance concerning a subject. The use of such terms in linguistic studies indicates the nuances in communication and how subtle changes in emphasis can dramatically affect interpretation. The term has been used in various fields, including education, literature, and public speaking, to highlight the importance of emphasis and its absence.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,393, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.