expressionn.
/ɛkˈsprɛʃən/ I. Senses relating to pressing or squeezing out.
1. † b. concrete. Something pressed or squeezed out; an expressed drink, juice, liquor, etc. Obsolete.
a. The action of pressing or squeezing out.
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the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > pressing, pressure, or squeezing > [noun] > pressing to extract something
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1594 H. Plat Jewell House 59 After..the Coast-men have by expression..gotten that kind of traine oyle..from the fish.
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §633 Their Juyces..are so fleshy..they cannot make Drink by expression.
1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Plague Separate the Vinegar from the Herbs by way of strong Expression.
1822 T. Webster Imison's Elem. Sci. & Art (new ed.) II. 129 Many vegetables afford essential oil by expression or by distillation.
1859 J. E. Tennent Ceylon II. ix. vi. 542 The crushing of the coco-nut for the expression of the oil.
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the world > food and drink > drink > types or qualities of beverage > [noun] > strained-off liquor
breea1475
expression1600
1600 R. Surflet tr. C. Estienne & J. Liébault Maison Rustique iii. liv. 557 Mixe together both these expressions, letting them coole.
1612 P. Pomarius Enchiridion Med. (new ed.) 158 Let it bee again boyled. Then make a strong expression.
1677 W. Harris tr. N. Lémery Course Chym. ii. vii. 242 Express through a Linnen cloth..and let the Expression settle.
II. Representation, manifestation. Cf. express v.1 II.
2.
a. The action of expressing or representing (a meaning, thought, state of things) in words or symbols; the utterance (of feelings, intentions, etc.). Also, in early use: †Explicit mention; description (obsolete).
b. The action or process of manifesting (qualities or feelings) by action, appearance or other evidences or tokens.
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society > communication > expression > [noun]
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a1464 J. Capgrave Abbreuiacion of Cron. (Cambr. Gg.4.12) (1983) 7 Elde bokes..make more expression of þoo stories..þan I haue.
1634 W. Tirwhyt tr. J. L. G. de Balzac Lett. 48 You have now no further use of Cyphers, for the expression of your minde to my Lorde the Cardinall.
1646 R. Crashaw Sospetto d'Herode xxv, in Steps to Temple 59 The forehead's shade in Griefes expression there, Is what in signe of joy..a smile is here.
1659 J. Pearson Expos. Creed (1839) 282 It behoved us to take notice of the Roman governor in the expression of our Saviour's passion.
1856 J. A. Froude Hist. Eng. (1858) I. iii. 207 To encourage the fullest expression of public feeling.
c. beyond expression, past expression, †within the compass of expression, to seek expression, to find expression.
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a1640 P. Massinger Parl. of Love (1976) v. i. 466 This is cruelty Beyond expression.
1665 T. Herbert Some Years Trav. (new ed.) 17 The greatest peace of barbarity within the compas of expression.
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost iii. 591 The place he found beyond expression bright. View more context for this quotation
1700 J. Dryden tr. G. Boccaccio Theodore & Honoria 384 The unhappy man..who past expression loved.
1830 Ld. Tennyson Adeline in Poems 69 Faintly-smiling Adeline,..beyond expression fair.
1870 F. M. Müller Sci. Relig. (1873) 218 Some of the fundamental ideas that found expression in the ancient systems of faith and worship.
1878 M. A. Brown tr. J. L. Runeberg Nadeschda 44 Born in love's own heaven Was all that sought expression.
3. quasi-concrete.† c. to become expression: to become a byword, or proverbial type of something.Apparently an isolated use.
a. An utterance, declaration, representation.
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the mind > language > statement > [noun] > a statement or declaration
pretence1440
mentiona1470
profession1526
resolution1594
definitive1595
propound1599
enunciation1628
expression1635
express1646
declarative1651
assert1655
statement1775
enouncementa1856
sayable1957
1635 W. Habington Castara (ed. 2) iii. 211 You'le..hate th' expressions of your heart.
a1649 King Charles I Wks. (1662) 206 Who have..made most real expressions to prevent the present Distractions.
1665 T. Manley tr. H. Grotius De Rebus Belgicis 898 King Philips expressions were not written in Latine or French, but in the Spanish Tongue.
1714 S. Ockley in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eminent Literary Men (1843) (Camden) 350 Upon the account of an unguarded expression.
1875 B. Jowett tr. Plato Dialogues (ed. 2) III. 256 Your words..are the very expression of my own feelings.
b. An action, state, or fact whereby some quality, feeling, etc., is manifested; a sign, token. (Now only const. of.)
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society > communication > expression > [noun] > an expression
signification1607
expressiona1628
impressa1629
express1644
a1628 J. Preston New Covenant (1629) xii. 139 That same fearfullnesse at Mount Sinai, was but onely an expression of the feare which [etc.].
1669 W. Holder Elem. Speech 5 Common life is full of this kind of significant Expressions, by Knocking, Beckoning, Frowning..and the like.
1734 Grub St. Jrnl. 2 May 4/3 A Conference on their [the Passions'] general and particular Expressions.
1821 Edinb. Rev. Oct. 243 To render theory the simple expression of facts.
1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. viii. 308 The death of Christ was the expression of Divine love.
1878 T. H. Huxley Physiography (ed. 2) 222 Every change in the form and size of the growing plant is simply the expression of the mode of growth.
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a1643 W. Cartwright Ordinary (1651) iii. iii. 43 Mean. Let me be More miserable than Little-worth. Jan. Is he become expression?
4. † c. A designation, descriptive title. Obsolete.
a. Manner or means of representation in language; wording, diction, phraseology.
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society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > [noun] > mode of expression
manner of speakinga1387
termsc1400
parlancec1475
locution1483
diction1563
couching1571
dictamenta1572
dialect1579
style1594
phraseology1604
phrasing1611
expression1628
language1643
wording1649
routine1676
mode1779
verbiage1792
parle1793
verbiagerie1817
vocabulation1859
phraseography1899
lexis1950
1628 G. Wither Britain's Remembrancer ii. 18 Such a plaine Expression, to acquire, That ev'ry one my meaning may discerne.
1669 W. Holder Elem. Speech 5 The variety of instructive Expressions by speech, wherewith Man..is endowed..for the communication of his thoughts.
1711 A. Pope Ess. Crit. 20 Expression is the Dress of Thought.
1738 T. Birch Life Milton I. 78 Stuffed with gawdy Metaphors and Fancy, far more Expression than Matter.
1757 T. Gray Let. 28 Sept. in Corr. (1971) II. 528 I..mean by expression..the whole dress, fashion, & arrangement of a thought.
1859 ‘G. Eliot’ Adam Bede I. i. i. 15 Gyp..gave a short bark..he had not a great range of expression.
1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 28 Feb. 12/1 It is not merely the authors of books who should study right expression.
b. A word, phrase, or form of speech.
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society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > [noun] > mode of expression > turn of phrase
express1644
expression1646
turn1685
tour1686
façon de parler1804
tournure1815
rephrasing1881
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica iii. xviii. 153 His eyes were dimme..caligarunt oculi, saith Jerom..which are expressions of diminution, and not of absolute privation. View more context for this quotation
a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Northumb. 302 The Scripture expression, From Dan to Ber-sheba.
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones VI. xviii. iii. 184 Having left her a little while to chew the Cud (if I may use that Expression ). View more context for this quotation
1886 J. A. Froude Oceana i. 7 Ambiguous expressions were explained away when challenged.
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the mind > language > naming > name or appellation > [noun]
nameeOE
wordeOE
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namingc1300
neveningc1300
titlec1390
notea1393
stylec1400
calling?a1425
nomination?a1425
vocable1440
appellation1447
denomination?a1475
vocation1477
preface1582
prenomination1599
nomenclature1610
expressiona1631
denotation1631
appellative1632
compellation1637
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nomenclation1638
nominance1642
titularity1643
entitlement1823
compellative1830
cognomen1852
tally1929
denotative1944
anthroponym1952
a1631 J. Donne On Transl. Psalms in Wks. (1839) VI. 562 Eternal God, for whom whoever dare Seek new expressions, do the circle square.
d. Algebra. A collection of symbols together expressing an algebraical quantity.
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the world > relative properties > number > mathematical notation or symbol > [noun] > collection or sequence of
expression1796
type1891
variation1891
plussage1918
string1932
substring1947
the world > relative properties > number > algebra > [noun] > expression
algebraism1753
expression1796
fraction1812
discriminant1851
transform1853
resolvent1859
1796 C. Hutton Math. & Philos. Dict. (new ed.) I. 460/2 The expression..2 ab.
1807 C. Hutton Course Math. (ed. 5) II. 294 When the given Fluxional Expression is in this Form..namely, a Fraction.
1841 J. R. Young Math Diss. Pref. 3 The analytical expression for the radius of curvature.
1871 B. Stewart Heat (ed. 2) §51 We have obtained an expression for the difference in pressure.
5.
a. Of the countenance, voice, or (occasionally) attitude, etc.: Capacity or fact of expressing feeling or character; expressive quality.
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the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > meaning > high significance, expressiveness > [noun] > display of
expression1774
1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth II. 95 The parts of the head which give the least expression to the face, are the ears.
1779 J. Moore View Society & Manners France II. li. 23 There is more expression in the countenances of French women.
1834 T. Medwin Angler in Wales II. 175 His eyes possessing wonderful fire and expression.
1842 M. R. Mitford in A. G. L'Estrange Life M. R. Mitford (1870) III. ix. 156 A want..of shifting shadow—of that transition which is as expression to a lovely face.
1847 L. Hunt Jar of Honey x. 132 Infusing a soul into the features of nature, as expression lights up a beautiful countenance.
b. The aspect (of the countenance), intonation (of the voice) as indicating a state of feeling.
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the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > manifestation of emotion > [noun] > demeanour or appearance
cheerc1225
statea1400
expression1830
the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > thing seen > appearance or aspect > [noun] > facial appearance or expression
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lookinga1325
countenancec1330
frontc1374
looka1400
looksc1400
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brow1598
cast1653
mien1680
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > voice or vocal sound > quality of voice > [noun] > tone of voice
tonea1610
expression1830
1830 E. Porter Analysis (ed. 3) Introd. The nameless and ever varying shades of expression which real pathos gives to the voice.
1830 I. D'Israeli Comm. Life Charles I III. vi. 111 The countenance whose peculiar expression afterwards was so faithfully..transmitted to us.
1834 T. Pringle Afr. Sketches iii. 158 The peculiar expression of the sound..instantly undeceived me.
1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps i. xi. 7 An expression of fatigue stamped upon his countenance.
1864 C. Dickens Our Mutual Friend (1865) I. i. vi. 47 ‘Can't I!’ said Abbey, with infinite expression.
6. Fine Arts.
a. In Painting and Sculpture: The fact or way of expressing character, sentiment, action, etc. Also (rarely) a feature intended for expression.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > work of art > [noun] > artistic treatment or style
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composition1695
style1706
expression1715
goût1717
handling1719
touching1743
conduct1758
rhetoric1851
treatment1856
1715 J. Richardson Ess. Theory of Painting 86 Passerotto has drawn a Christ's Head as going to be Crucified, the Expression of which is marvellously fine.
1715 J. Richardson Ess. Theory of Painting 99 Robes, or other Marks of..a Profession..are Historical Expressions common in Portraits.
1768 W. Gilpin Ess. Prints 79 There is more expression both in action and feature, than was ever perhaps shewn in so small a compass.
1815 J. Scott Visit to Paris xvi. 315 Raphael's feeling for expression was probably the most intense feeling ever bestowed on a human being.
1856 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters III. 39 The chief masterpieces of expression which the world possesses are small pictures by Angelico.
b. In Music. The manner of performance (with respect, e.g. to degrees of loudness or softness) suited to bring out the feeling of a musical passage.
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society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > expression > [noun]
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expression1774
nuance1873
shading1881
expressivity1944
1774 D. Barrington in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 63 288 Expression is wanting, without which music is so languid and inanimate.
1797 A. Radcliffe Italian I. i. 18 A lute, which she touched with most affecting and delicate expression.
1864 M. E. Braddon Henry Dunbar xxi She played with brilliancy, and, what is much rarer, with expression.
7. Genetics. The appearance in a phenotype of a character or effect attributed to a particular gene; also, the process by which possession of a gene leads to the appearance in the phenotype of the corresponding character. Cf. express v.1 11 (In quot. 19271 = expressivity n. b.)
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1927 N. W. Timoféeff-Ressovsky in Genetics 12 131 I use the word ‘manifestation’ to signify the presence of the given character in the phenotype of the fly, and the word ‘expression’ to signify the degree and form of the character.
1927 N. W. Timoféeff-Ressovsky in Genetics 12 157 Some cases of strong hereditary variations of the expression of radius incompletus..enable us to suppose that a great hereditary variability of the phenotypic expression of this gene could be obtained with the aid of a more precise accounting.
1946 R. R. Gates Human Genetics I. xi. 422 Just as families can differ greatly in the degree of expression of polydactyly, so they can differ in the degree of dominance of the character.
1957 C. H. Waddington Strategy of Genes iii. 91 Geneticists commonly use the word ‘expressivity’ to indicate the degree of expression of some phenotypic character.
1957 Jrnl. General Microbiol. 16 115 Expression of the character Azr begins at the time of dilution..of the zygotes and then rises exponentially to become complete just before the recombinants which inherit start to divide.
1968 New Scientist 7 Nov. 313/1 As every cell in a multi-cellular organism contains an identical set of genes directing the synthesis of its proteins, the problem of development comes down to a question of controlling the expression of genes (a gene is said to be ‘expressed’ when the protein for which it codes is actually being made in the cell). Thus in a liver cell, different genes are expressed than in, say, a brain cell.
1969 Nature 10 May 541/1 The expression of certain genes is controlled by the products of specific regulator genes which act as repressors.
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expression-mark n. Music a sign or word indicative of the desired kind of expression.
expression-stop n. in the Harmonium, a stop by which the performer is enabled to vary the pressure of the air and thus produce expression.
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1880 G. Grove Dict. Music at Harmonium The Expression stop is used, by which the air reservoir is cut off and the pressure made to depend entirely upon the management of the bellows.
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