noun
- the quality or capacity of being expressive; the ability to convey feeling, meaning, or emotion effectively
- in genetics and molecular biology, the degree to which a gene is expressed or produces its protein product
Usage: often used in artistic, musical, or linguistic contexts
Usage: technical; used in biology and genetics
Examples
- The dancer's expressivity brought the choreography to life.
- The musician's expressivity made the classical piece deeply moving.
- Her face lacked expressivity, making it hard to read her emotions.
- The actor's expressivity in the final scene earned him a standing ovation.
- Researchers studied the expressivity of the gene under different environmental conditions.
- The painting's expressivity conveyed the artist's inner turmoil.
- Good public speakers develop expressivity in their voice and gestures.