expressional
|ex-pres-sion-al|
C1
/ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/
(expression)
conveying thoughts or emotions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expressional' originates from the Latin word 'expressio', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pressio' meant 'pressing'.
Historical Evolution
'expressio' transformed into the Old French word 'expression', and eventually became the modern English word 'expression'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of pressing out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of conveying thoughts or feelings'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving expression.
The artist's work is highly expressional, capturing deep emotions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41