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English

generally-expressed

|gen-er-al-ly-ex-pressed|

B2

/ˈdʒɛnərəli ɪkˈsprɛst/

(express)

not communicated

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
expressexpressesexpressedexpressedexpressingexpressionexpressiveexpressedexpressively
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 communicate.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

expressed in a general manner or form.

The idea was generally-expressed, lacking specific details.

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Last updated: 2025/05/27 14:58