Associations to the word «Paralanguage»

Wiktionary

PARALANGUAGE, noun. (linguistics) The non-verbal elements of speech, and to a limited extent of writing, used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as pitch, volume, and intonation.

Dictionary definition

PARALANGUAGE, noun. The use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson