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paralanguage
[ par-uh-lang-gwij ]
noun
, Linguistics.
- 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.
paralanguage
/ ˈpærəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ /
noun
- linguistics nonverbal elements in speech, such as intonation, that may affect the meaning of an utterance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paralanguage1
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Example Sentences
So how wonderful that this commitment remains intact even when it comes to delivering background paralanguage.
From The Guardian
We’re beginning to develop algorithms that recognize communications such as facial expressions, posture, gestures and what is called paralanguage—emphasis and quality in what people say—with a high degree of accuracy.
From Scientific American
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