kinesic

ki·ne·sics

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy-]
- /kɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy-]
- /kɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ-/

Definitions of kinesic word

noun kinesic the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication. 1
noun kinesic Of or pertaining to non-verbal behaviour related to movement, either of any part of the body or the body as a whole. 1
adjective kinesic of or relating to kinesics 0

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Origin of kinesic

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; < Greek kī́nēs(is) (see kinesis) + -ics

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Parts of speech for Kinesic

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Kinesic

kinesic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kinesic usage trend in Literature

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