com|pres|sion|al — «kuhm PREHSH uh nuhl», adjective. having to do with or producing compression: »a compressional force, compressional energy … Useful english dictionary
com|pres|sion — «kuhm PREHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act or process of compressing. 2. compressed condition. 3. the reduction in volume of a gas by the application of pressure, especially: a) (in an internal combustion engine) the reduction in volume of the explosive … Useful english dictionary
de|pres|sion — «dih PREHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act of pressing down; lowering or sinking: »A rapid depression of the mercury in a barometer usually indicates the approach of a storm. 2. a depressed condition: » The barometer showed a depression. The heavy weight … Useful english dictionary
ex|pres|sion|al — «ehk SPREHSH uh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with expression … Useful english dictionary
ex|pres|sion — «ehk SPREHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act of putting into words; expressing: »the expression of an idea. His clear expression of the plan made it easier for us to understand. SYNONYM(S): utterance, statement. 2. a word or group of words used as a unit … Useful english dictionary
im|pres|sion|al — «ihm PREHSH uh nuhl», adjective. 1. of or having to do with an impression or impressions. 2. = impressionable. (Cf. ↑impressionable) … Useful english dictionary
im|pres|sion — «ihm PREHSH uhn», noun. 1. Figurative. a) an effect produced on a person: »Punishment seemed to make little impression on the child. b) an effect produced by any operation or activity: »The rain made little impression on th dry fields. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
op|pres|sion — «uh PREHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act or fact of oppressing; burdening: »The oppression of the people by the nobles caused the war. 2. the state of being oppressed or burdened: »They fought against oppression. 3. cruel or unjust treatment:… … Useful english dictionary
sup|pres|sion — «suh PREHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act of putting down by force or authority; putting an end to: »Soldiers were used in the suppression of the revolt. 2. the act of keeping in; holding back: »the suppression of a childish, silly fear. The suppression … Useful english dictionary
ex|pres´sion|less|ness — ex|pres|sion|less «ehk SPREHSH uhn lihs», adjective. without expression: »an expressionless face, an expressionless voice. –ex|pres´sion|less|ly, adverb. –ex|pres´sion|less|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
