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View usage for: (ɪkspreʃən) Word forms: plural expressions1. variable nounThe expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities. Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion. [+ of] From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack. ...the rights of the individual to freedom of expression. Her concern has now found expression in the new environmental protection act. Synonyms: statement, declaration, announcement, communication More Synonyms of expression 2. variable noun [oft poss NOUN]Your expression is the way that your face looks at a particular moment. It shows what you are thinking or feeling. The civil servant's expression, however, did not change, not so much as by a flicker. Levin sat there, an expression of sadness on his face. [+ of] The face is entirely devoid of expression. Synonyms: look, countenance [literary], face, air More Synonyms of expression 3. uncountable nounExpression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument. I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do. 4. countable nounAn expression is a word or phrase. She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions. 5. countable nounIn mathematics, an expression is a symbol or equation which represents a quantity or problem. [technical] This forms the basis for our mathematical expression for the electric field. More Synonyms of expression expression in British English (ɪkˈsprɛʃən) noun1. the act or an instance of transforming ideas into words 2. a manifestation of an emotion, feeling, etc, without words tears are an expression of grief 3. communication of emotion through music, painting, etc 4. a look on the face that indicates mood or emotion a joyful expression 5. the choice of words, phrases, syntax, intonation, etc, in communicating 6. a particular phrase used conventionally to express something a dialect expression 7. the act or process of forcing or squeezing out a liquid 8. mathematics a variable, function, or some combination of constants, variables, or functions 9. genetics the effect of a particular gene on the phenotype Derived forms expressional (exˈpressional) adjective expressionless (exˈpressionless) adjective expressionlessly (exˈpressionlessly) adverb expression in American English (ɛkˈsprɛʃən; ɪkˈsprɛʃən) noun1. 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 Word origin ME expressioun < L expressio < expressus: see express expression in Chemical Engineering (iksprɛʃən) noun( Chemical Engineering: Operations, Liquid-solid operations) Expression is the removal of liquid from a filter cake. Expression differs from filtration in that the liquid is expelled from a cake. The filtrate is removed from the filter cake by expression. Expression is the removal of liquid from a filter cake. Examples of 'expression' in a sentenceexpression In other languagesexpression British English: expression / ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ NOUN The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or art. ...expressions of concern. - American English: expression
- Arabic: تَعْبِير
- Brazilian Portuguese: expressão
- Chinese: 表情
- Croatian: izraz
- Czech: vyjádření
- Danish: udtryk
- Dutch: uitdrukking
- European Spanish: expresión
- Finnish: ilmaus
- French: expression
- German: Äußerung
- Greek: έκφραση
- Italian: espressione
- Japanese: 表現
- Korean: 표현
- Norwegian: ytring
- Polish: wyrażenie
- European Portuguese: expressão
- Romanian: expresie
- Russian: выражение
- Latin American Spanish: expresión
- Swedish: uttryck
- Thai: การแสดงออก
- Turkish: anlatım
- Ukrainian: вираження
- Vietnamese: sự diễn tả
Chinese translation of 'expression' n - (c) (= word, phrase)
言辞(辭) (yáncí) (种(種), zhǒng) - (c/u) (on face)
表情 (biǎoqíng) (种(種), zhǒng) - (c/u) [of idea, emotion]
表达(達) (biǎodá) (种(種), zhǒng) - (u) (= feeling) [of actor, singer etc]
感情 (gǎnqíng)
Definition the transforming of ideas into words From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack. Synonyms mention enunciation verbalization asseveration Definition a showing of emotion without words We attended as an expression of solidarity. Definition a look on the face that indicates mood or emotion He sat there with a sad expression on his face. She puts a lot of expression into her playing. Synonyms intonation phrasing emphasis Definition a particular phrase used conventionally to express something He uses some remarkably coarse expressions. Synonyms remark choice of words set phrase Additional synonymsDefinition a traditional saying that is generally accepted as being true The old adage `Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true. Synonyms saying, motto, maxim, proverb, dictum, precept, by-word, saw (old-fashioned), axiom, aphorism, apophthegm (rare) Definition a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air. Synonyms manner, feeling, effect, style, quality, character, bearing, appearance, look, aspect, atmosphere, tone, mood, impression, flavour, aura, ambience, demeanour, vibe (slang) There has been no formal announcement by either government. Synonyms statement, communication, broadcast, explanation, publication, declaration, advertisement, testimony, disclosure, bulletin, communiqué, proclamation, utterance, intimation, promulgation, divulgence |