Paralanguage Definition

părə-lănggwĭj
noun
Nonverbal means of communication, such as tone of voice, laughter, and, sometimes, gestures and facial expressions, that accompany speech and convey further meaning.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • paralinguistic communication

Other Word Forms of Paralanguage

Noun

Singular:
paralanguage
Plural:
paralanguages

Origin of Paralanguage

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