Where does “kinesics” come from?
kinesics (English) comes from Ancient Greek κῑ́νησῐς, from Ancient Greek κῑνέω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱey- — to be lying down; to settle.
kinesics (English): Non-verbal communication by means of gestures,...
Definitions
- Non-verbal communication by means of gestures,...
Ancestry of “kinesics”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῑ́νησῐς | motion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κῑνέω | set in motion, move; to move, to stir; I move |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱey- | to be lying down; to settle |