Meaning & use
kinesics
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The study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions as a form of nonverbal communication.
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The course on kinesics taught students to read posture and gesture in negotiations.
Researchers in kinesics analyzed how eye contact patterns differ across cultures.
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Kinesics is a specialized academic term used in linguistics and communication studies, while 'body language' is the everyday equivalent.
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body language
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