inexpressiveness
|in-ex-press-ive-ness|
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/ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/
(inexpressive)
lacking expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inexpressiveness' originates from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'express' from 'expressus', meaning 'to press out'.
Historical Evolution
'inexpressiveness' evolved from the Middle English word 'express' combined with the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to express,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unable to express feelings or emotions.
Her inexpressiveness made it difficult to understand her true feelings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45