unexpressとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

un- +‎ express

動詞

unexpress (三人称単数 現在形 unexpresses, 現在分詞 unexpressing, 過去形および過去分詞形 unexpressed)

1. (transitive, rare) Hypothetically, to undo the expressing of.
   • 1978, Alexander Welsh (ed.), Narrative Endings (page 95)

     For Barthes, the task of the novelist is to unexpress what has already been expressed, to deliberately play havoc with what is undeniably — and therefore frustratingly — true.

形容詞

unexpress (not comparable)

1. Not expressly stated.
   • 1890, The Fortnightly (page 642)

     […] there is an unexpress but perfectly clear understanding to this effect between themselves and their supporters.

派生語

• unexpressly