Expression: meaning, definitions and examples
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expression
[ ɪkˈsprɛʃən ]
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.
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: expressed, expressible, expressing, expressions, expressive, expressively, expressiveness, expressway, unexpressed.