expression
expression Lexical Profile
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• noun
The process or act of making known one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, or actions.
"The constitution protects citizens' right to freedom of expression."
A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion or state of mind.
"A puzzled expression crossed her face as she read the unexpected letter."
A word or phrase used to convey a specific idea, especially one characteristic of a particular language or style.
"The old sailor used several nautical expressions that the passengers did not understand."
A finite combination of numbers, variables, and mathematical operators that represents a value or quantity.
"Students were asked to simplify the algebraic expression before solving the equation."
The physical act of squeezing or pressing out a liquid from a vessel, tissue, or plant.
"Cold expression is commonly used to extract essential oils from citrus peels."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French or directly from Latin expressio ('a pressing out, vividness'), a noun of action from exprimere ('to press out, squeeze out, represent'), composed of ex- ('out') and premere ('to press').