kinesics
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sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ- noun ( used with a singular verb )
the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.
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| (functioning as singular) the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication | |
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Medical Dictionary
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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Example sentences
Without kinesics even less of the original meaning is transferred and the chance of distortion of meaning is increased.
Kinesics and context: essays on body motion communication.
Nonverbal skills such as eye contact, facial expression, and gestures are known as: kinesics self-presentation.
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