Extrasemantic

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Outside or beyond what is semantic.

    "In addition, extrasemantic properties (often nonverbal) usually accompany semantic information (e.g., vocal tone). These extrasemantic properties can serve as affective cues themselves."

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"In addition, extrasemantic properties (often nonverbal) usually accompany semantic information (e.g., vocal tone). These extrasemantic properties can serve as affective cues themselves."

Etymology

From extra- + semantic.

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