Expressor: meaning, definitions and examples
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expressor
[ ɪkˈsprɛsər ]
communication tool
An expressor is a person or thing that expresses an idea, feeling, or emotion. Often used in discussions about art, literature, or personal communication, an expressor can refer to various media that convey messages.
Synonyms
articulator, communicator, conveyor.
Examples of usage
- The artist was a true expressor of her emotions through her paintings.
- As a writer, he considered himself an expressor of the human condition.
- In her speech, she was an effective expressor of public sentiment.
Etymology
The term 'expressor' derives from the Latin word 'expressus', which means 'pressed out' or 'made known'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from', indicating the action of bringing thoughts or feelings from within to the outside. Over time, the word evolved in English to denote not just a person expressing but also objects, such as tools or mediums, which facilitate expression. It became more widely used in the context of various forms of communication, emphasizing the role of the expressor in transmitting ideas and emotions effectively.