What does pasimology mean?
Pasimology means The use of gestures as a means of communication..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The use of gestures as a means of communication..
It is interesting that the American Indians should have contributed to the world's civilization their own particular form of pasimology, used for the avowed purpose of avoiding international language difficulties.
Early in the book, Pizer discusses pasimology, the science of communication by gesture.
It is interesting to note in this regard that the International Boy Scout movement . . . resolutely adopted the Indian sign language and proceeded to develop a science of pasimology, or gestures, which serves the Jamborees in perfect fashion.
Use pasimology when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pasimology means The use of gestures as a means of communication..
Common synonyms include kinesics.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
It is interesting that the American Indians should have contributed to the world's civilization their own particular form of pasimology, used for the avowed purpose of avoiding international language difficulties.
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