Definitions for kinesicskɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ki•ne•sics*kɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ-(n.)
the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.
Category: Biology
* (used with a sing. v.).
Origin of kinesics:
1950–55; < Gk kinēs(is) (see kinesis ) + -ics
ki•ne′si•cal•ly(adv.)
Wiktionary
kinesics(Noun)
Non-verbal communication by means of gestures, and/or other body movement.
Origin: * From Greek knsis (movement)
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Kinesics
Systematic study of the body and the use of its static and dynamic position as a means of communication.
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