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emphasis vs overemphasis

overemphasis vs emphasis

emphasis and overemphasis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emphasis Yes No No No
overemphasis Yes No No No
As nouns, overemphasis is a hyponym of emphasis; that is, overemphasis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than emphasis:
  • emphasis: intensity or forcefulness of expression
  • overemphasis: too much emphasis
emphasis (noun) overemphasis (noun)
intensity or forcefulness of expression too much emphasis
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
special importance or significance
Difference between emphasis and overemphasis

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