kinesics
[ ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy- ]
/ kɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ- /
noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.
RELATED WORDS
gesture, nod, signal, sign, token, indication, action, reminder, expression, salute, curtsy, bow, motion, wink, intimation, genuflection, mime, wave, shrug, pantomime
Nearby words
kinescope, kineshma, kinesi-, kinesia, kinesiatrics, kinesics, kinesiology, kinesioneurosis, kinesis, kinesitherapy, kinesthesia
Related forms
ki·ne·sic, adjectiveki·ne·si·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for kinesics
kinesics
/ (kɪˈniːsɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication
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Medicine definitions for kinesics
kinesics
[ kə-nē′zĭks, kī- ]
n.
The study of nonverbal bodily movements, such as gestures and facial expressions, as communication.
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