Supralinguistic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That goes beyond language.

    "Moreover, the range of available expression involves supralinguistic effects such as intonation and bodily movements."

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"Moreover, the range of available expression involves supralinguistic effects such as intonation and bodily movements."

Etymology

From supra- + linguistic.

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