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| Term | accentuate |
| Pronunciation | ak-SENT-choo-ayt |
| See also | characterize |
| Definition | 1. To accent or emphasize. 2. To give prominence. We can accentuate an area by adding to it or by reducing the surrounding areas. The dental technician accentuates the areas which have prominence in natural teeth in order to make a restoration look natural. |
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