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Definition of expression in English: expressionnoun ɪkˈsprɛʃ(ə)nɛkˈsprɛʃ(ə)nɪkˈsprɛʃən mass noun1The action of making known one's thoughts or feelings. the prisoners developed a dialect as an everyday means of expression count noun she accepted his expressions of sympathy Example sentencesExamples - The bipartisan contempt for the needs of the working class also found expression in the reaction to the mayor's latest housing proposals.
- This was the first expression of emotion Katrina had witnessed from Mara, so she stood there shocked.
- Is it enough to consider the artifact as evidence of the problem solved, as an expression of the idea revealed?
- The theme Positive Emotionality was characterized by young fathers' positive expressions of emotions about their children.
- His life shows that his unruly spirit found expression, joy, and satisfaction in scientific thinking and creation.
- Anger is one of those emotions whose expression is sometimes subject to taboos, so people can grow up unable to recognize it.
- In the process, boys learn to repress emotion and inhibit the expression of personal feelings.
- It's as if everything inside me has found expression all at once.
- Our culture tends to block and suppress the healthy expression of deep emotions.
- These words and actions were expressions of a deep unionist siege mentality and fear of being overrun.
- For the modernist artist or writer, intellect had become a barrier to creativity and the expression of human emotion.
- He recognized the genuineness of her emotion and her expression of it, and changed as a result.
- Rather, all this, in my opinion, is an expression of contempt for our environment and against the people in Galgate and Ellel.
- It found expression in ruthless exclusivism and hegemony.
- It will teach you how to pinpoint the specific language she speaks and interprets as expression of love.
- For example, women may be more likely to seek out support groups or develop other areas for expression, such as writing.
- Needless to say, Haines has one or two grievances, and he's never been afraid to use his music to give them expression.
- This sense of failure in turn leads to the expression of impatience and anger toward the bereaved person.
- Posts are written as a true expression of one's thoughts at the time.
- The shift found expression in the political culture of the New Deal.
Synonyms utterance, uttering, voicing, pronouncement, declaration, articulation, verbalization, statement, proclamation, assertion, announcement, setting forth, venting, mouthing dissemination, broadcast, circulation, communication, spreading, promulgation, publicizing, publication rare asseveration indication, intimation, demonstration, show, exhibition, manifestation, token conveyance, communication, illustration, revelation, disclosure, embodiment - 1.1 The conveying of feeling in a work of art or in the performance of a piece of music.
the testimony of musicians who worked with him proves that his overwhelming concern was with expression Example sentencesExamples - She is also interested in other forms of expression like dance, music and theatre.
- Music is expression of divine melody, the same with the poetry.
- To a degree, the Fodor reminds me of Hummel in terms of variety of expression and overall musical fecundity.
- Folk music has often given form and expression to working communities needs and desires.
- It is used to give a vibrant and colourful expression to a variety of floral subjects painted in conventional and abstract settings.
- She is not content with this; she wishes to put sentiment, expression, into the music.
- Accorded with special multimedia installations, the musical programme aims at paying homage to artistic expression.
- Now I must try to devote more of my attention to the level of musical growth and expression in my students' performances.
- In many traditions, dance has always been as much a part of religious expression and experience as music.
- There may be a direct link between physical movement and rhythmical expression in music.
- The performances gain from free expression and improvisation and Soderbergh's habit of shooting in single takes.
- Similar to the way that dance relies to a great extent on music for rhythm and expression, dance in this piece wouldn't work without the set.
- Ask any musician and they will tell you that music is about expression and conveying emotion.
- For anyone who cares about music or artistic expression these presentations are riveting.
- They turned the building into a workshop of activity, including meetings, music and other forms of political and artistic expression.
- Puppets have been a sophisticated means of artistic expression, communication and instruction for a very long time.
- It really opened my eyes to new forms of expression in hip-hop music.
- They may recall traditional forms or be of modern artistic expression.
- It's not afraid to approach the body as a source of story, not over-intellectualizing yet still able to convey mood and expression.
- The other part of the exhibition features the contemporary artistic expression of Greenlandic graphic art.
Synonyms diction, style, choice of words, turn of phrase, wording, phrasing, phraseology, language delivery, execution speech, intonation emotion, feeling, passion, intensity, poignancy style, intonation, tone, nuance artistry, depth, spirit, imagination vividness, ardour, power, force
2count noun A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion. Example sentencesExamples - The realization that Kenny went with the girls soon set in and his mother's expression turned to worry.
- I spotted my friends at our usual table with perplexed expressions upon their faces.
- He could see the shocked expression in her eyes turn to hurt.
- Harold's pained expression changed rapidly to one of anger.
- When he came back to our room he wore a pained expression on his face.
- His father's stern expression melts away, and a smile forms on his face too.
- His puzzled expression changed quickly to a grin.
- Walter sat and watched Richard's pensive face as he read, which eventually led to an expression of horror and fury.
- Trent rolled his eyes but smiled when he saw Ally's puzzled facial expression.
- Her sobs died away, her pained expression softening.
- His expression hardened and he met her golden gaze with a crystalline blue one.
- Mother's expression brightened when she saw Michael.
- The girl's expression turned from grief to anger yet again.
- The man's apologetic expression melted into recognition.
- His dark eyes were pleased with the expression of horror written on her face.
- The man's expression betrayed an undercurrent of suspicion and mistrust.
- Noticing her worried expression, the new boy walked up to her.
- Even Reagan had a puzzled expression upon her face.
- Jade nodded with a contemplative expression and led him down to the lower floors.
- Miguel saw her happy facial expression falter and knew something was up.
Synonyms look, appearance, air, manner, bearing, countenance, guise, cast, aspect, impression formal mien 3count noun A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea. we have an expression, ‘You don't get owt for nowt.’ Example sentencesExamples - I had asked him for permission to proceed, as I need to consult with him in matters of expressions and code words used by teens.
- His stated object was to remove from the works ‘only those words and expressions which cannot with propriety be read aloud in a family’.
- As a result, many of the phrases and expressions were translated into something very different in the subtitles or dubbing.
- Mother had other words and expressions that I have never heard used by anyone else.
- In other words they are expressions that generally need explanations to be understood.
- The first two are internal, one with simple word stems and the other with complex or idiomatic expressions.
- What about all those words and expressions that are absolutely untranslatable?
- Whenever I used new words and expressions in my poems, my teacher would ask where I learnt them from.
- To increase the bamboozling affect I like to throw in words and expressions I hardly ever used when living in Australia.
- It also contains one of the most comprehensive glossaries of local words and expressions to be found outside specialist books.
- He has a thing for knock-knock jokes with no punch line and often misuses words and expressions.
- The emphasis is on learning simple words and expressions while building vocabulary rather than grammar.
- He scatters his French with convenient English words and expressions and has an infectious humour which translates well.
- Spurred by fashion, an increasing number opt to sprinkle our daily Bahasa Indonesia with foreign words and expressions.
- Linking r, common in many non-rhotic dialects of English, occurs in New England in expressions like the idea/r of it.
- She loves interesting expressions, intriguing phrases and gets very excited when I describe a character in the book as a diamond geezer.
- We all start out using the simplest expressions and watch our phrases become increasingly more precise.
- It might not be a bad idea to review your own favorite phrases and expressions occasionally and replace them with fresh variations.
- They converse in strange tongues, using words and expressions that are totally alien to me.
- Everyday we receive more than 200 words and expressions, some of them are even disappearing phrases.
Synonyms idiom, phrase, idiomatic expression, set phrase proverb, saying, adage, maxim, axiom, aphorism, saw, motto, platitude, cliché, quotation, quote, formula term, word informal old chestnut formal locution - 3.1Mathematics A collection of symbols that jointly express a quantity.
the expression for the circumference of a circle is 2πr Example sentencesExamples - These calculations not only involved difficult mathematical expressions but also dealt with heavy arithmetical calculations.
- Since the algebraic expressions for the roots z are rather complicated, we use numerical approximations from here on.
- Napier also found exponential expressions for trigonometric functions, and introduced the decimal notation for fractions.
- The first book studies generating functions and also approximations to various expressions occurring in probability theory.
- The function is also most often described using a formula, in the form of an algebraic expression.
4The production of something by pressing it out. essential oils obtained by distillation or expression Synonyms squeezing, pressing, wringing, forcing out, extraction, extracting 5Genetics
The appearance in a phenotype of a characteristic or effect attributed to a particular gene. expression of the TAT gene is restricted to the parenchymal cells Example sentencesExamples - These two genes are both thought to be very important in the expression of the malignant phenotype.
- As gene frequencies change, natural selection acts on the outcome, the expression of those genes.
- All six genes putatively involved in biosynthetic processes have detectable expression.
- Recent data has shown that women can have full phenotypic expression of HH, including cirrhosis.
- It is thought to be a multigene dominant condition with variable phenotypic expression.
Derivatives adjective This narrative style is maintained throughout, with the expressional sophistication laid over the voices by often colourful orchestral means. Example sentencesExamples - Without that understanding, these dances will become very physical without the spiritual and expressional parts.
- His procedure was most carefully calculated in every respect to attain the maximum expressional power possible.
- Throughout the book, she demonstrates the usefulness of drawing as an expressional tool for patients who are unable or unwilling to express themselves through the conventional use of language.
- You used to be such a creative and expressional guy, but now I don't know who you are.
Origin Late Middle English: from Latin expressio(n-), from exprimere 'press out, express'. Compare with express1. Definition of expression in US English: expressionnounɪkˈsprɛʃənikˈspreSHən 1The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings. she accepted his expressions of sympathy his views found expression in his moral sermons Example sentencesExamples - Our culture tends to block and suppress the healthy expression of deep emotions.
- His life shows that his unruly spirit found expression, joy, and satisfaction in scientific thinking and creation.
- In the process, boys learn to repress emotion and inhibit the expression of personal feelings.
- The bipartisan contempt for the needs of the working class also found expression in the reaction to the mayor's latest housing proposals.
- It's as if everything inside me has found expression all at once.
- Rather, all this, in my opinion, is an expression of contempt for our environment and against the people in Galgate and Ellel.
- Is it enough to consider the artifact as evidence of the problem solved, as an expression of the idea revealed?
- For the modernist artist or writer, intellect had become a barrier to creativity and the expression of human emotion.
- Needless to say, Haines has one or two grievances, and he's never been afraid to use his music to give them expression.
- The shift found expression in the political culture of the New Deal.
- It found expression in ruthless exclusivism and hegemony.
- For example, women may be more likely to seek out support groups or develop other areas for expression, such as writing.
- It will teach you how to pinpoint the specific language she speaks and interprets as expression of love.
- The theme Positive Emotionality was characterized by young fathers' positive expressions of emotions about their children.
- Anger is one of those emotions whose expression is sometimes subject to taboos, so people can grow up unable to recognize it.
- Posts are written as a true expression of one's thoughts at the time.
- This sense of failure in turn leads to the expression of impatience and anger toward the bereaved person.
- He recognized the genuineness of her emotion and her expression of it, and changed as a result.
- This was the first expression of emotion Katrina had witnessed from Mara, so she stood there shocked.
- These words and actions were expressions of a deep unionist siege mentality and fear of being overrun.
Synonyms utterance, uttering, voicing, pronouncement, declaration, articulation, verbalization, statement, proclamation, assertion, announcement, setting forth, venting, mouthing indication, intimation, demonstration, show, exhibition, manifestation, token - 1.1 The conveying of feeling in the face or voice, in a work of art, or in the performance of a piece of music.
their instruments have a rich variety of expression Example sentencesExamples - She is also interested in other forms of expression like dance, music and theatre.
- The other part of the exhibition features the contemporary artistic expression of Greenlandic graphic art.
- For anyone who cares about music or artistic expression these presentations are riveting.
- They turned the building into a workshop of activity, including meetings, music and other forms of political and artistic expression.
- There may be a direct link between physical movement and rhythmical expression in music.
- Folk music has often given form and expression to working communities needs and desires.
- To a degree, the Fodor reminds me of Hummel in terms of variety of expression and overall musical fecundity.
- Music is expression of divine melody, the same with the poetry.
- It's not afraid to approach the body as a source of story, not over-intellectualizing yet still able to convey mood and expression.
- She is not content with this; she wishes to put sentiment, expression, into the music.
- Ask any musician and they will tell you that music is about expression and conveying emotion.
- They may recall traditional forms or be of modern artistic expression.
- Now I must try to devote more of my attention to the level of musical growth and expression in my students' performances.
- Similar to the way that dance relies to a great extent on music for rhythm and expression, dance in this piece wouldn't work without the set.
- It is used to give a vibrant and colourful expression to a variety of floral subjects painted in conventional and abstract settings.
- It really opened my eyes to new forms of expression in hip-hop music.
- In many traditions, dance has always been as much a part of religious expression and experience as music.
- The performances gain from free expression and improvisation and Soderbergh's habit of shooting in single takes.
- Accorded with special multimedia installations, the musical programme aims at paying homage to artistic expression.
- Puppets have been a sophisticated means of artistic expression, communication and instruction for a very long time.
Synonyms diction, style, choice of words, turn of phrase, wording, phrasing, phraseology, language emotion, feeling, passion, intensity, poignancy
2A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion. Example sentencesExamples - Jade nodded with a contemplative expression and led him down to the lower floors.
- The man's expression betrayed an undercurrent of suspicion and mistrust.
- His father's stern expression melts away, and a smile forms on his face too.
- He could see the shocked expression in her eyes turn to hurt.
- His expression hardened and he met her golden gaze with a crystalline blue one.
- His puzzled expression changed quickly to a grin.
- Harold's pained expression changed rapidly to one of anger.
- The realization that Kenny went with the girls soon set in and his mother's expression turned to worry.
- His dark eyes were pleased with the expression of horror written on her face.
- Noticing her worried expression, the new boy walked up to her.
- Her sobs died away, her pained expression softening.
- The man's apologetic expression melted into recognition.
- I spotted my friends at our usual table with perplexed expressions upon their faces.
- Mother's expression brightened when she saw Michael.
- When he came back to our room he wore a pained expression on his face.
- Even Reagan had a puzzled expression upon her face.
- Miguel saw her happy facial expression falter and knew something was up.
- Walter sat and watched Richard's pensive face as he read, which eventually led to an expression of horror and fury.
- Trent rolled his eyes but smiled when he saw Ally's puzzled facial expression.
- The girl's expression turned from grief to anger yet again.
Synonyms look, appearance, air, manner, bearing, countenance, guise, cast, aspect, impression 3A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea. nowhere is the expression “garbage in, garbage out” any truer Example sentencesExamples - We all start out using the simplest expressions and watch our phrases become increasingly more precise.
- In other words they are expressions that generally need explanations to be understood.
- Mother had other words and expressions that I have never heard used by anyone else.
- To increase the bamboozling affect I like to throw in words and expressions I hardly ever used when living in Australia.
- It also contains one of the most comprehensive glossaries of local words and expressions to be found outside specialist books.
- The emphasis is on learning simple words and expressions while building vocabulary rather than grammar.
- The first two are internal, one with simple word stems and the other with complex or idiomatic expressions.
- It might not be a bad idea to review your own favorite phrases and expressions occasionally and replace them with fresh variations.
- Spurred by fashion, an increasing number opt to sprinkle our daily Bahasa Indonesia with foreign words and expressions.
- They converse in strange tongues, using words and expressions that are totally alien to me.
- She loves interesting expressions, intriguing phrases and gets very excited when I describe a character in the book as a diamond geezer.
- What about all those words and expressions that are absolutely untranslatable?
- As a result, many of the phrases and expressions were translated into something very different in the subtitles or dubbing.
- Linking r, common in many non-rhotic dialects of English, occurs in New England in expressions like the idea/r of it.
- Everyday we receive more than 200 words and expressions, some of them are even disappearing phrases.
- He has a thing for knock-knock jokes with no punch line and often misuses words and expressions.
- His stated object was to remove from the works ‘only those words and expressions which cannot with propriety be read aloud in a family’.
- I had asked him for permission to proceed, as I need to consult with him in matters of expressions and code words used by teens.
- He scatters his French with convenient English words and expressions and has an infectious humour which translates well.
- Whenever I used new words and expressions in my poems, my teacher would ask where I learnt them from.
Synonyms idiom, phrase, idiomatic expression, set phrase - 3.1Mathematics A collection of symbols that jointly express a quantity.
the expression for the circumference of a circle is 2πr Example sentencesExamples - Since the algebraic expressions for the roots z are rather complicated, we use numerical approximations from here on.
- The function is also most often described using a formula, in the form of an algebraic expression.
- Napier also found exponential expressions for trigonometric functions, and introduced the decimal notation for fractions.
- These calculations not only involved difficult mathematical expressions but also dealt with heavy arithmetical calculations.
- The first book studies generating functions and also approximations to various expressions occurring in probability theory.
4The production of something, especially by pressing or squeezing it out. essential oils obtained by distillation or expression Synonyms squeezing, pressing, wringing, forcing out, extraction, extracting 5Genetics
The appearance in a phenotype of a characteristic or effect attributed to a particular gene. Example sentencesExamples - All six genes putatively involved in biosynthetic processes have detectable expression.
- Recent data has shown that women can have full phenotypic expression of HH, including cirrhosis.
- These two genes are both thought to be very important in the expression of the malignant phenotype.
- As gene frequencies change, natural selection acts on the outcome, the expression of those genes.
- It is thought to be a multigene dominant condition with variable phenotypic expression.
- 5.1 The process by which possession of a gene leads to the appearance in the phenotype of the corresponding character.
Example sentencesExamples - These mechanisms are crucial links between the molecular biology of gene expression and life-history.
- This process of gene expression occurs in all organisms, from bacteria to plants to humans.
- Manipulating the expression of genes in eukaryotic cells is so easy because transcribing eukaryotic genes is so hard.
- Natural selection acts on multiple processes to optimize gene expression.
- We show that random fluctuations in gene expression can propagate to the level of metabolic processes.
Origin Late Middle English: from Latin expressio(n-), from exprimere ‘press out, express’. Compare with express. |