expressivity

[ ek-spre-siv-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being expressive.
2. Genetics. the degree to which a particular gene produces its effect in an organism.

expressivity

/ ˌɛksprɛˈsɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. (esp of a work of art) the quality of being expressive
2. genetics the strength of the effect of a gene on the phenotype

Word History and Origins

Origin of expressivity¹

From the German word Expressivität, dating back to 1930–35. See expressive, -ity