"microexpression" meaning in English

See microexpression in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌmaɪkɹəʊ.ɪkˈspɹɛʃən/ Forms: microexpressions [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + expression. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|expression}} micro- + expression Head templates: {{en-noun}} microexpression (plural microexpressions)
  1. A fleeting, involuntary facial expression that may reveal private thoughts or emotions. Wikipedia link: microexpression Translations (fleeting facial expression): 微表情 (wēibiǎoqíng) (Chinese Mandarin), mikroilme (Finnish)

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