expressivity
[ ek-spre-siv-i-tee ]
/ ˌɛk sprɛˈsɪv ɪ ti /
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noun
the quality or state of being expressive.
Genetics. the degree to which a particular gene produces its effect in an organism.
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Words nearby expressivity
Expressionism, expression mark, expression vector, expressive, expressive aphasia, expressivity, expressly, Express Mail, expressman, expresso, express oneself
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expressivity
/ (ˌɛksprɛˈsɪvɪtɪ) /
noun
(esp of a work of art) the quality of being expressive
genetics the strength of the effect of a gene on the phenotype
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