kinesics
[ 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 of kinesics
1Other words from kinesics
- ki·ne·sic, adjective
- ki·ne·si·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby kinesics
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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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