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   sign language

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   • 1. a system of communication using visual gestures and signs, as used by deaf people.

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2. • Any means of communication through bodily movements

     • Sign language, any means of communication through bodily movements, especially of the hands and arms, used when spoken communication is impossible or not desirable.
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   6 days ago · Sign language, any means of communication through bodily movements, especially of the hands and arms, used when spoken communication is impossible or not desirable. The practice is probably older than speech. Sign language may be as coarsely expressed as mere grimaces, shrugs, or pointings; or it.

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   Sign languages (also known as signed languages) are languages that use the visual-manual modality to convey meaning, instead of spoken words. Sign languages are expressed through manual articulation in combination with non-manual markers. Sign languages are full-fledged natural languages with their own grammar and lexicon. [1] .

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6. www.wikihow.com › Types-of-Sign-LanguageWhat Are the Types of Sign Language? ASL, BSL, & More - wikiHow

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   Nov 3, 2024 · American Sign Language is the most commonly-used sign language in the world, with signers in the U.S., Canada, SE Asia, West Africa, and South America. Some of the other most popular types of sign language include Chinese Sign Language, Indo-Pakistani Sign Language, and British Sign Language.

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Sign language is a visual language expressed through physical movements instead of spoken words. The language relies on visible cues from hands, eyes, facial expressions, and movements to communicate.

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   Sign language is a visual language that uses hand shapes, facial expression, gestures and body language. Sign languages have their own vocabulary, construction and grammar. There are around 300 sign languages in the world.

9. people.howstuffworks.com › sign-languageHow Sign Language Works - HowStuffWorks

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   Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.

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    What is sign language?

    • Sign language, any means of communication through bodily movements, especially of the hands and arms, used when spoken communication is impossible or not desirable. The practice is probably older than speech. Sign language may be as coarsely expressed as mere grimaces, shrugs, or pointings; or it

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    How does sign language work?

    • The language relies on visible cues from hands, eyes, facial expressions, and movements to communicate. Although sign language is used primarily by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, it is also used by many hearing people. As with any spoken language, sign language has grammar and structure rules, and it has evolved over time.

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    What is American Sign Language?

    • American Sign Language is a visual language that incorporates gestures, facial expressions, head movements, body language and even the space around the speaker. Hand signs are the foundation of the language. Many signs are iconic, meaning the sign uses a visual image that resembles the concept it represents.

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    How are sign languages expressed?

    • Sign languages are expressed through manual articulation in combination with non-manual markers. Sign languages are full-fledged natural languages with their own grammar and lexicon. Sign languages are not universal and are usually not mutually intelligible, although there are similarities among different sign languages.

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    What does ASL stand for?

    • American Sign Language Deaf or hard-of-hearing people conversing in American Sign Language (ASL). Observe a speech delivered in American Sign Language A speech in American Sign Language (with English subtitles).

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    What is sign writing?

    • SignWriting, developed by Valerie Sutton in 1974, is a system for representing sign languages phonetically (including mouthing, facial expression and dynamics of movement). The script is sometimes used for detailed research, language documentation, as well as publishing texts and works in sign languages.

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11. www.nidcd.nih.gov › health › american-sign-languageWhat Is American Sign Language (ASL)? | NIDCD

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    What is American Sign Language? American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face.