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What is the root word of emphatic?

The root word of "emphatic" is emphasis.

Here's the breakdown:

* Emphasis is a noun meaning "special importance or significance" or "stress laid upon a word or phrase."

* Emphatic is an adjective meaning "forceful and clear" or "expressing strong feelings."

Therefore, "emphatic" is derived from the noun "emphasis" by adding the adjective suffix "-ic".

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