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Meaning of Kinesics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
kɪˈniːsɪks

Definitions

  1. The study of non-verbal communication by means of gestures and/or other body movements.
  2. Such non-verbal communication.

Equivalents

Examples

“Section I consists of a brief discussion of the general field of kinesics which, it is hoped, will be suggestive to others working in this area whether their central focus be linguistic, psychiatric, or general cultural. The field of kinesics is divided methodologically in a manner approximating the prevalent usage in linguistics.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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