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sign language
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sign language
n.
A language that uses a system of manual, facial, and other body movements as the means of communication, especially among deaf people.
sign language
Etymology: L, signum + lingua, tongue
a form of communication often used with and among deaf people, consisting of hand and body movements. Many variations exist, including American Sign Language (ASL). Other forms of manual communication are Signed English and finger spelling. Compare body language.
sign language
Audiology A formal language of nonverbal communication based on hand shapes, facial expressions, and movements. See Americans with Disabilities Act.


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