expressivity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛkˌsprɛˈsɪ.vɪ.ti/
- /ˌɛk.sprɛˈsɪ.vɪ.tɪ/
- /ˌɛk.sprɛˈsɪ.və.ti/
- (Northeastern, US) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree English expressive Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English expressivity From expressive + -ity.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The quality of being expressive.
Imperfect themes aside, what the first Zootopia had going for it was its gorgeous animation and evocative character design. From the clever visual worldbuilding of its city to the lush colors and textures of a nighttime chase through the Rainforest District, Zootopia was part of a wave of projects that proved CG animation could have the same depth and expressivity as a classic hand-drawn film.
2025 November 25, Caroline Siede, “Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot”, in AV Club:
- (uncountable, usually) The degree to which a gene affects or can affect an organism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressivities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |