PARALANGUAGE

paralanguage, paralinguistic communication

(noun) the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paralanguage (countable and uncountable, plural paralanguages)

(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

Source: Wiktionary



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20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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