expression
ex·pres·sion
noun \ik-ˈspre-shən\Definition of EXPRESSION
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a : an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (as words) : utterance <freedom of expression> b (1) : something that manifests, embodies, or symbolizes something else <this gift is an expression of my admiration for you> (2) : a significant word or phrase (3) : a mathematical or logical symbol or a meaningful combination of symbols (4) : the detectable effect of a gene; also : expressivity 1
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a : a mode, means, or use of significant representation or symbolism; especially : felicitous or vivid indication or depiction of mood or sentiment <read the poem with expression> b (1) : the quality or fact of being expressive (2) : facial aspect or vocal intonation as indicative of feeling
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: an act or product of pressing out
— ex·pres·sion·al \-ˈspresh-nəl, -ˈspre-shə-nəl\ adjective
See Examples of EXPRESSION
- Dance is a form of artistic expression.
- He uses some very odd expressions.
- The expression “to make fun of” means “to ridicule.”
- Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.
- We saw his expression change from angry to sad.
- She wore a smug expression.
First Known Use of EXPRESSION
15th century
Rhymes with EXPRESSION
accession, aggression, bull session, compression, concession, confession, depression, digression, discretion, egression, impression, ingression, jam session, obsession, oppression, precession, procession, profession, progression, recession, refreshen, regression, repression, secession, skull session, succession, suppression, transgression
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