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Etymology

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From hyper- +‎ emphasis. Attested since the 20th century.

Noun

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hyperemphasis (usually uncountable, plural hyperemphases)

  1. Very strong emphasis.
    • 1996, Nancy E. Snow, In the Company of Others: Perspectives on Community, Family, and Culture:
      The adult hyperemphasis on the prettiness of female (but not male) children begins when babies are newborns; a stroll through the nearest infant/toddler toy store makes that social practice clear.