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adj. - Precisely and clearly stated or readily observable; Communicated in words.

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Usage examples (34)
  • Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone.
  • My hope wasto underscore the inflammatory nature of the title expressed as an equally inflammatoryopposing view.
  • The phrase expressed an American ideal, enunciated to the world to resounding applause by President Woodrow Wilson.
  • I think Erin expressed it perfectly in comment #18.
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