Expressible: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when talking about something that can be clearly and effectively expressed in words or actions.

• Her thoughts were easily expressible in her writing

Best used in situations where you are referring to information or ideas that can be shared or transmitted from one person to another. Note that it is also used in medical contexts to describe diseases that can be passed between people.

• The research findings were highly communicable among the scientific community
• Tuberculosis is a communicable disease

Used when talking about something that can be conveyed or transmitted, either in a literal sense (like goods) or in an abstract sense (like ideas or feelings).

• The message was easily conveyable through a simple diagram
• Certain emotions are not easily conveyable through text

Applies to someone who is open and willing to share information, or an environment that promotes free and open exchange of ideas.

• She was very communicative during the interview
• The team had a very communicative atmosphere