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epigram vs expression

expression vs epigram

epigram and expression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
epigram Yes No No No
expression Yes No No No
As nouns, expression is a hypernym of epigram; that is, expression is a word with a broader meaning than epigram:
  • epigram: a witty saying
  • expression: a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Other hypernyms of epigram include locution, saying.
epigram (noun) expression (noun)
a witty saying the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
the feelings expressed on a person's face
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
the style of expressing yourself
expression without words
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
Difference between epigram and expression

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