express

express: express¹ [ɪk'sprɛs, ɛk-]

verb

1》 convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

2》 press out (liquid or air).

3》 Mathematics represent by a figure, symbol, or formula.

4》 Genetics cause (an inherited characteristic or gene) to appear in a phenotype.

Derivatives

expresser noun

expressible adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. expresser, based on L. ex- 'out' + pressare 'to press'.

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express² [ɪk'sprɛs, ɛk-]

adjective operating at high speed.

↘denoting a service in which deliveries are made by a special messenger.

adverb by express train or delivery service.

noun

1》 (also express train) a train that stops at few stations and so travels quickly.

2》 a special delivery service.

verb send by express messenger or delivery.

Origin

C18: extension of express³; the adjective is from express train, reflecting an earlier sense of express 'done or made for a special purpose', later interpreted in the sense ‘rapid’.

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express³ [ɪk'sprɛs, ɛk-, 'ɛksprɛs]

adjective stated explicitly.

↘specific; particular.

Derivatives

expressly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. expres, from L. expressus 'distinctly presented', past participle of exprimere 'press out'.

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