par·a·lan·guage (p r  -lnggw j)n. The set of nonphonemic properties of speech, such as speaking tempo, vocal pitch, and intonational contours, that can be used to communicate attitudes or other shades of meaning. |
paralanguage [ˈpærəˌlæŋgwɪdʒ]
n
(Linguistics) Linguistics nonverbal elements in speech, such as intonation, that may affect the meaning of an utterance
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| Noun | 1. | paralanguage - the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups manner of speaking, delivery, speech - your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech" |
Translations
paralanguage [ˈpærəˌlæŋgwɪdʒ] N → paralenguaje m
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