kinesicses

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; < Greek kī́nēs(is) (see kinesis) + -ics

ki·ne·sic, adjective
ki·ne·si·cal·ly, adverb
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kinesics (kɪˈniːsɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication

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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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