communication

com·mu·ni·ca·tion (k-myn-kshn)

n.

1. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

2. An opening or a connecting passage between two structures.

3. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.

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communication,

n the technique of conveying thoughts or ideas between two people or groups of people.

communication, privileged,

n the class of communications between persons who stand in a confidential or fiduciary relationship to each other that the law will not permit to be divulged in court. Examples of confidential relationships are those of psychiatrist and patient and attorney and client. Confidentiality of communications depends on the law in each state.

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communication

communication between animals depends on sight and hearing and, especially in dogs, on the sense of smell. The matters about which animals communicate include (1) for recognition between dam and newborn; (2) for mating; (3) for initiating aggression or welcome; (4) for signaling danger or safety. See also vocalization.

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auditory communication

communication by all kinds of vocalization.

chemical communication

communication by smell, especially by pheromones.

visual communication

besides size and color other modes of visual communication which are of great importance in animal life include stance, demeanor, behavior, and the synthesis of all of these in 'body language'.