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paralanguage

/ˈpær.əˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈpær.əˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее использование голосовых характеристик, таких как тон, высота, громкость и ритм, для передачи смысла помимо самих произнесённых слов.

A noun referring to the use of vocal features such as tone, pitch, volume, and rhythm to convey meaning beyond the actual words spoken.

uncountable

  1. Non-verbal vocal cuesC1formal

    The use of vocal features such as tone, pitch, volume, and rhythm to convey meaning beyond the actual words spoken.

    ruПараязык

    • Her paralanguage, including a sarcastic tone, made it clear she was joking.
    • The speaker's paralanguage, with a rising pitch, indicated a question.
    • His paralanguage, using a very soft volume, suggested he was nervous.

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Forms
  • paralanguages plural form
  • paralanguages' possessive plural form
  • paralanguage's possessive singular form