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paralinguistic

/ˌpærəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does paralinguistic mean?

adjective

Relating to or consisting of nonverbal aspects of language, such as tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language.

Example

"The paralinguistic cues in her voice conveyed a sense of excitement and enthusiasm."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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