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kinesically

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ki⋅ne⋅sics

[ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy-]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.

Origin:
1950–55; < Gk knēs(is) (see kinesis ) + -ics


ki⋅ne⋅sic, adjective
ki⋅ne⋅si⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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kinesics ki·ne·sics (kə-nē'sĭks, -zĭks, kī-)
n.
The study of nonverbal bodily movements, such as gestures and facial expressions, as communication.

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