Word: overexpression
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ver
ex
pre
ssion
Definition: The abnormal or artificial expression of a gene in increased quantity
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: express
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: exprimere
Language: la
Decoded: exprimere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I pronounce or express
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.