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expressing
ehk-SPREH-sihng
Expressing (adjective) means Actively communicating or, in biology, actively producing a protein from a gene. Example: “The students were quick to praise teachers expressing genuine interest in their ideas.”
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Actively communicating or, in biology, actively producing a protein from a gene.
"The students were quick to praise teachers expressing genuine interest in their ideas."
"Researchers counted the bacteria expressing the new protein in each sample."
"Cells expressing the mutated gene were easy to identify under the microscope."
How to use expressing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurrently communicating something, or actively converting genetic code into protein.
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Rhymes for expressing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
addressing
depressing
witnessing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “expressing” mean?
The word “expressing” means actively communicating or, in biology, actively producing a protein from a gene. In plain terms, currently communicating something, or actively converting genetic code into protein.
How do you pronounce “expressing”?
“Expressing” is pronounced ehk-SPREH-sihng (/ɛkˈspɹɛsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “expressing” in a sentence?
Here is “expressing” used in a sentence: “Cells expressing the mutated gene were easy to identify under the microscope.”
What part of speech is “expressing”?
“Expressing” is an adjective.
Is “expressing” a common word?
“Expressing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between expressing and expressive?
'Expressing' is the present participle describing the act of communicating something, as in 'expressing gratitude', while 'expressive' is an adjective describing something full of feeling or meaning, as in 'an expressive face'. One names an action; the other describes a quality.
What is the difference between expressing and voicing?
Both mean communicating a thought or feeling, but 'expressing' is broader and can happen through words, art, gestures, or actions. 'Voicing' specifically implies stating something aloud or making an opinion public.
What words commonly follow expressing?
Common objects include emotions and opinions, as in 'expressing concern', 'expressing gratitude', 'expressing interest', 'expressing sympathy', and 'expressing doubt'. These phrases are frequent in both everyday and formal writing.
What is an 'expressing' gene in biology?
In biology, a gene that is 'expressing' is actively producing its protein rather than sitting dormant. A cell expressing a particular gene is one in which that gene has been switched on to make the corresponding protein.
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