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expresser

expresser

6.5
Something that shows ideas, feelings or traits from genes
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsprɛsər/
translation icon : expresor
  • An expresser of emotions often finds it easier to connect with others and build relationships.
  • character expressers

Examples

  • The number of expressions of affect emitted by a state is significant because it signals how important the recipient state is to the expresser.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Because there is a reciprocal element in affective expressions, we often see the expresser responding to the current recipient.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Although it is true that affect can be expressed toward more than one actor at a time, the minimum number of actors in a relationship is two: an expresser of the affect and a recipient.

    Academic text (2000)
  • A talented expresser can portray feelings through art, music, or writing.

  • In meetings, she is the main expresser of ideas, ensuring everyone's thoughts are communicated.

Synonyms

expressor
vsexpresser
  • Specialized
8.1

A person who shows feelings and ideas, or a thing that shows gene activity

is the identical meaning but differs only in spelling form
utterer
vsexpresser
8.1

A living thing that makes words with its voice

includes expression by any means not only speech or writing
verbalizer
vsexpresser
  • US
8.1

A person who explains ideas clearly using spoken words

is broader covering nonverbal and other expressive forms
formulator
vsexpresser
6.2

A person who creates and explains ideas or plans clearly

focuses on general expression rather than creating or developing ideas

Surface Forms

expresser singular
expressers plural

Morphology

expresser = express (transparent) = express + er

Standard agentive nominalization from the verb 'express' plus '-er', meaning 'one who expresses'.

Etymology

The word expresser comes from express, which is made of ex- 'out' and press 'to press', plus the ending -er 'one who'. So an expresser is someone or something that 'presses out' or shows ideas, feelings, or traits.