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ex·pres·siv·i·ty \ˌekˌspreˈsivəd.ē, -vətē, -i\ noun (-es) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary expressive + -ity; originally formed as German expressivität 1. : the relative capacity of a gene to modify the organism of which it is a part — compare penetrance 2. [expressive + -ity] : the quality of being expressive < works in which intellectual interest … is in perfect balance with expressivity — Edward Cushing > |