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Definition of “kinesics

kinesics (kɪˈniːsɪksPronunciation for kinesics

Definitions

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication

Usage examples

  • Body language The interpretation of bodily gestures is known as the science of kinesics.
    Sedgbeer, Sandra, Sexual Power (1991)

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