body language
body language
Noun
This term describes the subconscious or intentional physical signals that convey emotion or intent. It is typically used in psychological, professional, or social contexts to describe the gap between what a person says and what they actually feel.
As an uncountable noun, it does not have a plural form. One does not refer to multiple "body languages" when discussing different people's gestures; instead, the term remains singular to describe the general phenomenon of nonverbal communication.
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body language
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