The original Latin term meaning 'accent' or 'intonation'; used in historical and linguistic contexts.
From Latin, literally 'accentus' from 'ad-' (to) + 'canere' (to sing). Romans used this term to describe the musical quality and rhythm of spoken language.
The Romans understood something we sometimes forget: that speech is essentially music with rules—'accentus' reminds us that language has melody and rhythm built into it.
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