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n. [ Cf. F. exprès a messenger. ] 1. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on earth. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. An express office. [ 1913 Webster ]

She charged him . . . to ask at the express if anything came up from town. E. E. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. That which is sent by an express messenger or message. [ Obs. ] Eikon Basilike. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. a railway train or bus for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality; a train or bus that does not stop at certain stations. Contrasted to local; as, take the express to get there faster.
Syn. -- express train. [ PJC ]

Express office, an office where packages for an express are received or delivered. --
Express train, a railway train (such as a subway train) that does not stop at certain stations, but only at stations designated express stops. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Expressed p. pr. & vb. n. Expressing. ] [ Cf. OF. espresser, expresser, L. exprimere, expressum. See Express, a.; cf. Sprain. ] 1. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit. [ 1913 Webster ]

All the fruits out of which drink is expressed. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

And th'idle breath all utterly expressed. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

Halters and racks can not express from thee
More than by deeds. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble. [ 1913 Webster ]

Each skillful artist shall express thy form. E. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]

So kids and whelps their sires and dams express. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell. [ 1913 Webster ]

My words express my purpose. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

They expressed in their lives those excellent doctrines of morality. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively. [ 1913 Webster ]

Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation against me, one evening. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. To denote; to designate. [ 1913 Webster ]

Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed by their names. Num. i. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.

7. (Genetics) to produce products that cause the appearance of the corresponding phenotype; -- of a gene or of an organism with a specific gene; as, to express the beta-galactosidase gene, [ PJC ]

Syn. -- To declare; utter; signify; testify; intimate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The charge for carrying a parcel by express. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. Communicated in words.
Syn. -- uttered, verbalized. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. Precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication. Opposite of implicit. [ Narrower terms: graphic ] Also See: definite, denotative, denotive, overt, open, unequivocal, unambiguous.
Syn. -- explicit, express. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. Capable of being expressed, squeezed out, shown, represented, or uttered. -- Express"i*bly,adv. [1913 Webster]

n. [ L. expressio: cf. F. expression. ] 1. The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expression of truth. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of declaring or signifying; declaration; utterance; as, an expression of the public will. [ 1913 Webster ]

With this tone of philosophy were mingled expressions of sympathy. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression. [ 1913 Webster ]

The imitators of Shakespeare, fixing their attention on his wonderful power of expression, have directed their imitation to this. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. That which is expressed by a countenance, a posture, a work of art, etc.; look, as indicative of thought or feeling. “The expression of an eye.” Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

It still wore the majesty of expression so conspicuous in his portraits by the inimitable pencil of Titian. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. A form of words in which an idea or sentiment is conveyed; a mode of speech; a phrase; as, a common expression; an odd expression. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Math.) The representation of any quantity or relation by appropriate characters or symbols, usually in a specific order. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

7. (Genetics) the production of products by a gene that cause the appearance of the corresponding protein or phenotype; -- of a gene or of an organism with a specific gene; as, the expression the beta-galactosidase positive phenotype, [ PJC ]

8. (Computers) a combination of characters linked by operators, occurring as part of the code of a computer program, which must be evaluated according to the rules of the computer language in order to produce a resulting value. [ PJC ]

In most programming languages, (a + b) is an expression indicating simple arithmetic addition, if the variables a and b are real numbers. Many other types of operation may be used in programs, and each set of symbols indicating an operation is an expression in that program. [ PJC ]

Past expression,
Beyond expression, beyond the power of description. “Beyond expression bright.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of, or relating to, expression; phraseological; also, vividly representing or suggesting an idea or sentiment. Fitzed. Hall. Ruskin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. a genre of German painting that tried to show the subjective responses to scenes rather than the scenes themselves. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. an artist who is an adherent of expressionism. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. of or pertaining to expressionism (definition 2); as, expressionist art. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. Destitute of expression. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. expressif. ] 1. Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude. [ 1913 Webster ]

Each verse so swells expressive of her woes. Tickell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; emphatic; as, expressive looks or words. [ 1913 Webster ]

You have restrained yourself within the list of too cold an adieu; be more expressive to them. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Through her expressive eyes her soul distinctly spoke. Littelton.

-- Ex*press"ive*ly,adv. -- Ex*press"ive*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. the quality of being expressive. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adv. In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young. [ 1913 Webster ]

The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel. Ezek. i. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

I am sent expressly to your lordship. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Expressmen A person employed in the express business; also, the driver of a job wagon. W. D. Howells. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being express; definiteness. [ Obs. ] Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]

. A sporting rifle for use at short ranges, employing a large charge of powder and a light (short) bullet, giving a high initial velocity and consequently a flat trajectory. It is usually of moderately large caliber. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

. Formerly, a railroad train run expressly for the occasion; a special train; now, a train run at express or special speed and making few stops. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. The act of expressing; expression; utterance; representation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

An operation more divine
Than breath or pen can give expressure to. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Not capable of expression or utterance in language; ineffable; unspeakable; indescribable; unutterable; as, inexpressible grief or pleasure. “Inexpressible grandeur.” Blair. [ 1913 Webster ]

In orbs
Of circuit inexpressible they stood. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. Breeches; trousers; ; underwear generally, especially women's; -- now usually referred to as unmentionables. [ Colloq. or Slang ] Ld. Lytton. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

adv. In an inexpressible manner or degree; unspeakably; unutterably. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Inexpressible. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Without expression or meaning; not expressive; dull; unintelligent; as, an inexpressive countenance. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being inexpressive. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Wrong expression. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Inexpressible. Tillotson. -- Un`ex*press"i*bly, adv. [1913 Webster]

a. 1. Not expressive; not having the power of utterance; inexpressive. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Incapable of being expressed; inexpressible; unutterable; ineffable. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Run, run, Orlando; carve on every tree
The fair, the chaste and unexpressive she. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Un`ex*press"ive*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]