Meaning Of The Word Paralanguage

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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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