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nonexpressive

nonexpressive

7.2
Not showing a physical trait even when the gene exists
  • adjective
  • /nɒnɪkˈsprɛsɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no expresivo
  • The gene remained nonexpressive in the offspring, so no physical changes were observed.

Examples

  • Her face remained nonexpressive throughout the entire presentation.

  • Because the trait was nonexpressive, it could only be detected through genetic testing.

  • Researchers found that the mutation was nonexpressive under normal environmental conditions.

  • Why does he look so nonexpressive during important moments?

  • The patient remained nonexpressive during the examination, showing no signs of pain or discomfort.

  • Despite the challenging circumstances, his face was nonexpressive, revealing little about his thoughts or feelings.

  • The nonexpressive nature of the sculpture left viewers uncertain about its intended meaning.

Synonyms

nonmanifest
vsnonexpressive
8.8

Not easy to see or notice

refers to lack of any visible effect especially in an organism's appearance

Antonyms

expressive
41 3.4

Showing feelings and ideas clearly in the face or voice

How Expressed

expressed
3.2
nonexpressive
  • Specialized
7.2
unexpressed
3 6.0

Surface Forms

nonexpressive positive

Morphology

nonexpressive = expressive (transparent) = non + express + ive

Formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'non-' to 'expressive', giving a direct negation that learners can readily interpret.

Etymology

Nonexpressive is built from non- 'not' and express 'to show' (originally 'to press out'), so in genetics it describes a gene that 'does not show' as a visible trait and makes no obvious change.