microexpression

microexpression

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.?
Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der.
English micro-
English expression
English microexpression

    From micro- + expression.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˌmaɪkɹəʊ.ɪkˈspɹɛʃən/

    Noun

    microexpression (plural microexpressions)

    1. A fleeting, involuntary facial expression that may reveal private thoughts or emotions.
      Coordinate term: microgesture

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