Meaning Of The Word Paralanguage
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Paralanguage Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Paralanguage?
paralanguage in American English
nonverbal means of communication, such as tone of voice, laughter, and, sometimes, gestures and facial expressions, that accompany speech and convey further meaning noun: vocal features that accompany speech and contribute to communication but are not generally considered to be part of the language system, as vocal quality, loudness, and tempo: sometimes also including facial expressions and gestures paralanguage in British English noun: nonverbal elements in speech, such as intonation, that may affect the meaning of an utterance |
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