kinesics

[ ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.

kinesics

/ kɪˈniːsɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication

Other Words From

• ki·nesic adjective
• ki·nesi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinesics¹

1950–55; < Greek kī́nēs ( is ) ( kinesis ) + -ics

Related Words

• action
• body language
• expression
• indication
• nod
• reminder
• salute
• sign
• signal
• token