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ex·pres·sion (ek spres̸h′ən, ik-)
noun
- a pressing out or squeezing out, as of juice
- a putting into words or representing in language
- a picturing, representing, or symbolizing in art, music, etc.
- a manner of expressing; esp., a meaningful and eloquent manner of speaking, singing, etc. to read with expression
- a particular word, phrase, or sentence “catch cold” is an idiomatic expression
- a showing of feeling, character, etc. laughter as an expression of joy
- a look, intonation, sign, etc. that conveys meaning or feeling a quizzical expression on the face
- a symbol or set of symbols expressing some mathematical fact, as a quantity or operation
- a showing by a symbol, sign, figures, etc.
- Genetics the manifestation of a trait caused by a particular gene
Etymology: ME expressioun < L expressio < expressus: see express
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