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kinesics

[ ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy- ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.


kinesics

/ °ìɪˈ²Ô¾±Ë²õɪ°ì²õ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc, in communication
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ì¾±Â·²Ô±ðs¾±³¦ adjective
  • °ì¾±Â·²Ô±ðs¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kinesics1

1950–55; < Greek °ìī̲Ôŧ²õ ( is ) ( kinesis ) + -ics
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But this week we get a bit more, starting with Isaac’s delightful disquisition on the study of kinesics that enables him to instantly interpret what has happened.

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So says Anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell, a pioneer in the study of kinesics, as body language is called.

The University of Buffalo's Birdwhistell calls his specialty "kinesics," the study of body motions as a form of communication.

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