Expression: meaning, definitions and examples

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expression

[ ɪkˈsprɛʃən ]

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in daily life

The act of making your thoughts or feelings known, either through words, actions, or non-verbal communication.

Synonyms

communication, manifestation, verbalization

Examples of usage

She had a surprised expression on her face.
His expression of gratitude was heartwarming.

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mathematics

A mathematical phrase that can be evaluated to produce a value.

Synonyms

equation, formula, mathematical statement

Examples of usage

The algebraic expression x + 5 can be simplified to 3x.

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programming

A combination of variables, operators, and method invocations that evaluates to a single value.

Synonyms

code snippet, computational formula

Examples of usage

The expression (a + b) * c evaluates to the result of the sum of a and b multiplied by c.

Translations

Translations of the word "expression" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressão

🇮🇳 अभिव्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Ausdruck

🇮🇩 ekspresi

🇺🇦 вираз

🇵🇱 wyrażenie

🇯🇵 表現 (ひょうげん)

🇫🇷 expression

🇪🇸 expresión

🇹🇷 ifade

🇰🇷 표현 (pyohyeon)

🇸🇦 تعبير

🇨🇿 výraz

🇸🇰 výraz

🇨🇳 表达 (biǎodá)

🇸🇮 izraz

🇮🇸 tjáning

🇰🇿 баяндау

🇬🇪 გამოხატვა

🇦🇿 ifadə

🇲🇽 expresión

Word origin

The word 'expression' comes from the Latin word 'expressio', which means 'a pressing out'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from art to mathematics to communication. The concept of expression has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, reflecting the diversity of human expression in different fields.