emphatic
gb/ɛmfˈætɪk/ us/ɛmfˈætɪk/
B2
English
~ 9000
nyomatékos, határozott, emfatikus
B2
1
nyomatékos
B2
határozott
B1
Usage pattern:
to be emphatic that [clause]
She gave an emphatic no when asked if she would resign.
Határozott nemet mondott, amikor megkérdezték, lemond-e.
The coach was emphatic that the team had to work harder on defense.
Az edző nyomatékosan hangsúlyozta, hogy a csapatnak keményebben kell dolgoznia a védekezésben.
He made an emphatic point about the need for honesty in politics.
The team recorded an emphatic victory, winning 5–0.
Her emphatic gesture left no doubt that the discussion was over.
Learner examples
He gave an emphatic no to the question.
Határozott nemet mondott a kérdésre.
My teacher was emphatic that the exam would be difficult.
A tanárom nyomatékosan hangsúlyozta, hogy a vizsga nehéz lesz.
They had an emphatic win in the final game.
She made an emphatic point about being on time.
The manager was emphatic that safety comes first.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "emphatic" with "empathetic". "Emphatic" means strong and clear in expression; "empathetic" means able to understand and share another person’s feelings. Another mistake is using the wrong preposition: you usually say "emphatic that [clause]" or "emphatic about [something]", not "*emphatic on" in most contexts.
Meaning
strongly and clearly expressed
Collocations
an emphatic no
|emphatic victory
|emphatic denial
|emphatic statement
|be emphatic that
|emphatic gesture
Synonyms
forceful (stresses strong, powerful expression; can sound slightly more aggressive than "emphatic".)
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insistent (focuses on not giving up or repeating a point, while "emphatic" focuses on the strength and clarity of the expression.)
Antonyms
hesitant (suggests someone is unsure or not speaking strongly, the opposite of speaking in an emphatic way.)
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weak (a weak statement or response lacks the strength and certainty that an emphatic one has.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
said or done in a very strong and clear way to show that you really mean it or that it is very important
Expressed, said, or done with forceful clarity to show that something is very important, very certain, or strongly felt.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
emfatikus
C2
Usage pattern:
emphatic [consonant/sound/stop]
In Arabic, the consonant /tˤ/ is classified as an emphatic consonant.
Az arabban a /tˤ/ hang emfatikus mássalhangzónak számít.
The study compares the acoustic properties of emphatic and non-emphatic stops in Modern Hebrew.
A tanulmány a modern héber emfatikus és nem emfatikus zárhangjainak akusztikai tulajdonságait hasonlítja össze.
Students often struggle to distinguish the emphatic series from the plain dental consonants.
The language has three pairs of emphatic and non-emphatic coronal phonemes.
Emphatic consonants typically involve a secondary articulation in the pharyngeal region.
Learner examples
In Arabic, some consonants are called emphatic consonants.
Az arabban egyes mássalhangzókat emfatikus mássalhangzóknak neveznek.
The teacher showed us how an emphatic consonant sounds different from a plain one.
A tanár megmutatta nekünk, miben különbözik hangzásában egy emfatikus mássalhangzó egy nem emfatikustól.
Linguists often write a special symbol for an emphatic stop.
The book describes the history of emphatic consonants in this language.
We listened to recordings of emphatic and non-emphatic consonants.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this "emphatic" means simply "strong" or "loud" like in everyday English. In phonetics, it refers to a special way of making a consonant in the throat or glottis, not just speaking more strongly.
Meaning
phonetic term for special consonants
Collocations
emphatic consonant
|emphatic stop
|emphatic series
|non-emphatic consonant
|emphatic phoneme
Synonyms
pharyngealized (a more precise phonetic term for consonants made with constriction of the pharynx; overlaps with many emphatic consonants but is more specific.)
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glottalized (refers to consonants produced with a glottal closure or constriction; overlaps with some uses of "emphatic" but is not identical in all language descriptions.)
Antonyms
plain (in phonetics, a "plain" consonant lacks the extra throat or glottal constriction that characterizes an emphatic consonant.)
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non-emphatic (direct technical opposite, used in descriptions of consonant sets where some are marked as emphatic and others as non-emphatic.)
Themes
linguistics
|phonetics
|academia
|science
|education
|communication
Definition
used in linguistics for some consonant sounds that are made with a special tight movement in the throat or glottis, different from the regular sound
In linguistics, describing a consonant, especially in Semitic languages, that is produced with additional constriction of the pharynx or glottis, making it distinct from its plain counterpart.
Grammar
Dictionary form
emphatic
IPA
GB/ɛmfˈætɪk/
US/ɛmfˈætɪk/
Syllables & stress
em - phat - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (phat)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: emphatic
Word family
Core family
Related words
overemphasize
verb C1
overemphasis
noun
Negative and opposite forms
de-emphasize
verb
de-emphasis
noun
Expressions
an emphatic no
1/ən ɛmfˈætɪk nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
very strong and clear refusal
a very clear and strong "no" with no doubt or softness
Examples
- When they offered to cut his pay, his answer was an emphatic no.
- Parents gave an emphatic no to the idea of larger class sizes.
- Asked if she would run for office again, she gave an emphatic no.
be emphatic that
1/bˈi ɛmfˈætɪk ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
state something very firmly
to say very clearly and strongly that something is true or must happen
Examples
- The doctor was emphatic that he should stop smoking immediately.
- Officials were emphatic that there was no danger to the public.
- She was emphatic that the deadline could not be moved.
emphatic denial
1/ɛmfˈætɪk dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
very strong rejection or refusal
a very strong and clear statement that something is not true
Examples
- The minister issued an emphatic denial of any wrongdoing.
- Despite his emphatic denial, many people still doubted his story.
- Her emphatic denial ended the rumors for a while.
emphatic victory
1/ɛmfˈætɪk vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
clear and decisive win
a win that is very clear and easy to see, usually with a big score difference
Examples
- The team secured an emphatic victory, winning 4–0 away from home.
- Polls show the party is heading for an emphatic victory in the election.
- It was an emphatic victory that silenced their critics.