expressivity
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


ex·pres·siv·i·ty

noun \ˌek-ˌspre-ˈsi-və-tē\
plural ex·pres·siv·i·ties

Definition of EXPRESSIVITY

1
: the relative capacity of a gene to affect the phenotype of the organism of which it is a part
2
: the quality of being expressive

First Known Use of EXPRESSIVITY

1934

ex·pres·siv·i·ty

noun \ˌek-ˌspres-ˈiv-ət-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ex·pres·siv·i·ties

Medical Definition of EXPRESSIVITY

: the relative capacity of a gene to affect the phenotype of the organism of which it is a part—compare penetrance

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: expressless
Previous Word in the Dictionary: expressive
All Words Near: expressivity

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up expressivity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More