paralanguage

/ˌpɛrəˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/
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Definitions of paralanguage
  1. noun
    the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings
    synonyms: paralinguistic communication
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    type of:
    communication
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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