kinesics: Meaning and Definition of

ki•ne•sics

Pronunciation: (ki-nē'siks, -ziks, kī-), [key]
— n. (used with a sing. v.)
  1. the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication.
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