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Definition of paralinguistic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

paralinguistic

adjective

/ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

/ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

(linguistics)

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relating to communication through ways other than words, for example tone of voice, expressions on your face and actions

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