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often-expressed

|of-ten-ex-pressed|

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/ˈɔːfən ɪkˈsprɛst/

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/ˈɒfən 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 articulate or convey.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

frequently articulated or communicated.

Her often-expressed opinions on the matter were well-known.

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Last updated: 2025/07/08 21:37