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Meaning:

Noun:

  • countable|physics externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
  • countable|physics The internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by ?
  • uncountable|phonetics The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
  • uncountable Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
  • uncountable Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
  • uncountable Emphasis placed on words in speaking.

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Verb:

  • To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
  • To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
  • To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
  • To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
  • To emphasise (words in speaking).

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