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 Word Forms

• kinesic adjective
• kinesically 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