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ALL meanings of paralanguage

par·a·lan·guage
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  • noun paralanguage vocal features that accompany speech and contribute to communication but are not generally considered to be part of the language system, as vocal quality, loudness, and tempo: sometimes also including facial expressions and gestures. 1
  • noun paralanguage nonverbal elements in speech, such as intonation, that may affect the meaning of an utterance 0
  • noun paralanguage nonverbal means of communication, such as tone of voice, laughter, and, sometimes, gestures and facial expressions, that accompany speech and convey further meaning 0
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