Expressions: meaning, definitions and examples
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expressions
[ ɪkˈsprɛʃənz ]
in daily life
Expressions are phrases or sayings that convey a specific meaning. They are commonly used in language to emphasize a point or convey a feeling.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- "Actions speak louder than words" is a popular expression.
- She was in a bad mood, so she didn't take his sarcastic expression well.
in mathematics
Expressions in mathematics refer to combinations of numbers, symbols, and operators that represent a value.
Synonyms
equations, mathematical expressions
Examples of usage
- The algebraic expression 2x + 5 can be simplified to 7x.
in art
Expressions in art refer to the way an artist conveys emotions, feelings, and ideas through their work.
Synonyms
artistic expression, creative expression
Examples of usage
- The painting captured the artist's deep emotional expression.
- Her dance was a beautiful expression of joy and freedom.
Translations
Translations of the word "expressions" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expressões
🇮🇳 व्यक्त करने के तरीके
🇩🇪 Ausdrücke
🇮🇩 ekspresi
🇺🇦 вирази
🇵🇱 wyrażenia
🇯🇵 表現
🇫🇷 expressions
🇪🇸 expresiones
🇹🇷 ifadeler
🇰🇷 표현
🇸🇦 تعبيرات
🇨🇿 výrazy
🇸🇰 výrazy
🇨🇳 表达
🇸🇮 izrazi
🇮🇸 tjáningar
🇰🇿 өрнектер
🇬🇪 გამოხატვა
🇦🇿 ifadələr
🇲🇽 expresiones
Etymology
The word 'expressions' originated from the Latin word 'expressio,' which means 'a pressing out.' It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings in different contexts, reflecting its versatility and importance in communication, mathematics, art, and everyday life.
See also: expressed, expressible, expressing, expression, expressive, expressively, expressiveness, expressway, unexpressed.