plainly-expressed
|plain-ly-ex-pressed|
B2
/ˈpleɪnli ɪkˈsprɛst/
clearly stated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plainly-expressed' originates from the combination of 'plainly' and 'expressed', where 'plainly' comes from Middle English 'plain', meaning 'clear', and 'expressed' from Latin 'expressus', meaning 'to press out'.
Historical Evolution
'plainly' evolved from Middle English 'plain', and 'expressed' from Latin 'expressus', eventually forming the modern English term 'plainly-expressed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'plainly-expressed' meant 'clearly stated', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and directly stated or communicated.
Her opinion was plainly-expressed in the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 04:31