emphatic

UK
/ɪmˈfætɪk/
US
/ɛmˈfætɪk/
emphaticadjective
more emphatic
Comp.
most emphatic
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈfætɪk/
US
/ɛmˈfætɪk/
Translations
She gave an emphatic nod to show her agreement.
Она решительно кивнула, чтобы показать свое согласие.
The teacher's emphatic instructions ensured everyone understood the task.
Настоятельные инструкции учителя обеспечили понимание задания всеми.
Definitions
Forceful and definite; expressed with emphasis.
She gave an emphatic refusal to the proposal.
Striking or unmistakable in effect or appearance.
The team achieved an emphatic victory, winning by a large margin.
emphaticnoun
emphatics
pl
UK
/ɪmˈfætɪk/
US
/ɛmˈfætɪk/
Used chiefly in linguistics for consonants articulated with pharyngealization or glottalization.
Definitions
A consonant that is articulated with pharyngealization or glottalization, especially in Semitic languages.
In Arabic, /ṭ/ is classified as an emphatic.