reaccentuation

English

Etymology

re- +‎ accentuation

Noun

reaccentuation (countable and uncountable, plural reaccentuations)

  1. The process or result of reaccentuating.
    • 2009 June 21, Alastair Macaulay, “The Uncertain Future Life of Ashton Ballets”, in New York Times‎:
      The dance text of “Fille,” as happens with all ballets, underwent a few reaccentuations and adjustments during Ashton’s lifetime.
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