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Definition of Paralanguage
1. Noun. The use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings.
Generic synonyms: Communication
Terms within: Delivery, Manner Of Speaking, Speech
Definition of Paralanguage
1. Noun. (linguistics) The non-verbal elements of speech, and to a limited extent of writing, used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as pitch, volume, and intonation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Paralanguage
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paralanguage
Literary usage of Paralanguage
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Skill in Communication: A Vital Element in Effective Management by David D. Acker (1994)
"... tactile communication, space and territory, environment, paralanguage (vocal
but non-linguistic cues), and the use of silence and time. ..."
2. When I'm 64 by Laura L. Carstensen, Christine R. Hartel (2006)
"The paralanguage of caregiving: Baby talk to the institutionalized aged. Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology, 40, 876-884. ..."
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