emphatically
|em-pha-ti-cal-ly|
B2
/ɪmˈfætɪkli/
(emphatic)
with emphasis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emphatically' originates from the Greek word 'emphatikos', where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'phatikos' meant 'to show'.
Historical Evolution
'emphatikos' transformed into the Latin word 'emphaticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'emphatic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to show or display', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'with emphasis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a forceful way; with emphasis.
She emphatically denied the accusations.
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