KINESICS

PRONUNCIATION: (kuh/ky-NEE-siks/ziks)

MEANING: noun: The study of body movements, such as gestures or facial expressions, as a form of communication.

ETYMOLOGY: Coined by the anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell (1918-1994). From Greek kinesis (motion), from kinein (to move). Earliest documented use: 1952.
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KINESICK - I have arthritis of the tibia, and my ACL ain't too good either

KINESIBS - the calves are twins

DINESICS - supper is served just after 5:55