expressivity
noun
ex·pres·siv·i·ty
ˌek-ˌspre-ˈsi-və-tē 
plural expressivities
1
: the relative capacity of a gene to affect the phenotype of the organism of which it is a part
2
: the quality of being expressive
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Users will be able to adjust the pace and expressivity of Siri AI’s conversational experience.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 June 2026
Further customization of Siri's voice is also available, including pacing and expressivity.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Users will also be able to configure the voice’s pace and expressivity through a variety of different accents.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Even when a variant is classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic for a specific disease, uncertainty can remain, as its clinical manifestation may be influenced by incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity.
—Sherry Dadgar, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 June 2026
Further customization of Siri's voice is also available, including pacing and expressivity.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Users will also be able to configure the voice’s pace and expressivity through a variety of different accents.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Even when a variant is classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic for a specific disease, uncertainty can remain, as its clinical manifestation may be influenced by incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity.
—Sherry Dadgar, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for expressivity
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“Expressivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressivity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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expressivity
noun
ex·pres·siv·i·ty
ˌek-ˌspres-ˈiv-ət-ē
plural expressivities
: the relative capacity of a gene to affect the phenotype of the organism of which it is a part compare penetrance
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