ki·ne·sics (k -n  s ks, -zks, k -)n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of nonlinguistic bodily movements, such as gestures and facial expressions, as a systematic mode of communication. [From Greek k nsis, movement; see kinesis.]ki·ne sic (-sk, -zk) adj. |
kinesics [kɪˈniːsɪks]
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(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) (functioning as singular) the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc., in communication
kinesics
Linguistics. a systematic study of nonverbal body gestures, as smiles, hand motions, or other movements, in their relation to human communication; body language. Also called pasimology. — kinesic, adj.
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