Definitions for paralanguage
paralanguage
par·a·lan·guage
Spelling: [par-uh-lang-gwij]
IPA: /ˈpær əˌlæŋ gwɪdʒ/
Paralanguage is a 12 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.
You can make 492 anagrams from letters in paralanguage (aaaaegglnpru).
Definitions for paralanguage
noun
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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.
Origin of paralanguage
First recorded in 1955-60; para-1 + language