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paralanguage

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The non-verbal elements of speech, and to a limited extent of writing, used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as pitch, volume, and intonation

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolparalenguaje
Françaisparalangage
2 more languages

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

paralarva paralaurionite paralbumin paraldehyde paralect paralectotype

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