Expressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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expressing

[ ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ ]

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in communication

Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

Synonyms

articulate, communicate, convey

Examples of usage

he expressed his surprise at the news
she expressed her gratitude with a smile

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showing emotion

Convey a thought or feeling so that other people can notice it.

Synonyms

demonstrate, display, show

Examples of usage

he expressed his anger by shouting
she expressed her love through her actions

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mathematics

Of, or relating to, an equation in which the coefficients are constants.

Synonyms

algebraic, mathematical

Examples of usage

an algebraically expressible equation

Translations

Translations of the word "expressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressar

🇮🇳 व्यक्त करना (vyakt karna)

🇩🇪 ausdrücken

🇮🇩 mengekspresikan

🇺🇦 виражати

🇵🇱 wyrażać

🇯🇵 表現する (hyōgen suru)

🇫🇷 exprimer

🇪🇸 expresar

🇹🇷 ifade etmek

🇰🇷 표현하다 (pyo-hyeonhada)

🇸🇦 التعبير (at-ta'bīr)

🇨🇿 vyjadřovat

🇸🇰 vyjadrovať

🇨🇳 表达 (biǎodá)

🇸🇮 izražati

🇮🇸 tjá

🇰🇿 білдіру (bildiru)

🇬🇪 გამოხატვა (gamokhatva)

🇦🇿 ifadə etmək

🇲🇽 expresar

Word origin

The word 'expressing' is the present participle of the verb 'express'. It dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'exprimer' meaning 'represent, show, portray'. The word has evolved over the centuries to encompass various meanings related to communication and emotion.