clearly-expressed
|clear-ly-ex-pressed|
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/ˈklɪrli ɪkˈsprɛst/
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/ˈklɪəli ɪkˈsprɛst/
(express)
not communicated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'express' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exprimere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'primere' meant 'to press.'
Historical Evolution
'exprimere' transformed into the Old French word 'espresser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'express' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to convey or articulate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
articulated in a way that is easy to understand.
Her clearly-expressed ideas made the presentation easy to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 14:26