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1 a: an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (as words) : utterance <freedom of expression> b
(1): something that manifests, embodies, or symbolizes something else <this gift is an expression of my admiration for you>
(2): a significant word or phrase
(3): a mathematical or logical symbol or a meaningful combination of symbols
(4): the detectable effect of a gene
; also : expressivity 12 a: a mode, means, or use of significant representation or symbolism
; especially : felicitous or vivid indication or depiction of mood or sentiment <read the poem with expression> b
(1): the quality or fact of being expressive
(2): facial aspect or vocal intonation as indicative of feeling3: an act or product of pressing out
— ex·pres·sion·al
\-ˈspresh-nəl, -ˈspre-shə-nəl\
adjective
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