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superexpression

superexpression

9.9
A single statement that sums up several specific ideas
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərɪkˈsprɛʃən/
translation icon : enunciado general
  • Instead of listing every detail, he offered a superexpression to summarize the discussion.

Examples

  • Her report began with a superexpression that unified the findings from all departments.

  • The professor used a superexpression to capture the main idea of several complex theories.

  • The term superexpression is often used in linguistics.

  • Can you explain what a superexpression is?

  • The professor used a superexpression to capture the main idea of several complex theories.

  • Instead of listing every detail, he offered a superexpression to summarize the discussion.

  • Her report began with a superexpression that unified the findings from all departments.

How General

superexpression
9.9
generality
12 6.5
abstraction
25 8.0
summary
3.3

Surface Forms

superexpression singular
superexpressions plural

Morphology

superexpression = expression (semi-transparent) = super + expression

The morphological formation is regular ('super-' + 'expression'), but the technical sense 'overarching statement that summarizes others' is a specialized, slightly abstract extension that may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Superexpression puts together super- 'above' and expression 'a statement', so it means a single, higher-level statement that sums up or replaces several specific expressions.