expressivity

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Pronunciation

/ˌɛk.sprɛˈsɪ.vɪ.tɪ/

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/ˌɛk.sprɛˈsɪ.vɪ.tɪ/ · /ˌɛk.sprɛˈsɪ.və.ti/ · /ˌekˌspreˈsɪ.vɪ.ti/

Definition of expressivity

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(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.”

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noun

(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.”
(uncountable, usually)The degree to which a gene affects or can affect an organism.

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From expressive + -ity.

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