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ex·pres·sion (ek spres̸hən, ik-)

noun

  1. a pressing out or squeezing out, as of juice
  2. a putting into words or representing in language
  3. a picturing, representing, or symbolizing in art, music, etc.
  4. a manner of expressing; esp., a meaningful and eloquent manner of speaking, singing, etc. to read with expression
  5. a particular word, phrase, or sentence “catch cold” is an idiomatic expression
  6. a showing of feeling, character, etc. laughter as an expression of joy
  7. a look, intonation, sign, etc. that conveys meaning or feeling a quizzical expression on the face
  8. a symbol or set of symbols expressing some mathematical fact, as a quantity or operation
  9. a showing by a symbol, sign, figures, etc.
  10. Genetics the manifestation of a trait caused by a particular gene

Etymology: ME expressioun < L expressio < expressus: see express

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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