superemphasis

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English

Etymology

From super- +‎ emphasis.

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Noun

superemphasis

  1. Synonym of overemphasis
    • 1909, The Atlantic Monthly, volume 103, page 413:
      And well may you quote by way of superemphasis such rules as, "No smoking, no intoxicating liquors, and no profane language permitted in the Club," and "No high kicking, separating, or splits allowed."