What does non-verbal mean?
Non-verbal means (of communication) In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language..
Non-verbal
/ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
(of communication) In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language..
Definitions by Sense
- (of communication) In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.
- (grammar, somewhat rare) Of or relating to a word that belongs to any part of speech other than that of verbs.
- (pathology) Unable to speak.
- A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.
Example Sentences
In the Moroccan dialect of Meknès, verbal negation is by means of the circumfix ma...-š, as in (15), while nonverbal negation is primarily by means of invariable ma-ši before the nonverbal predicate, as in (16).
Negative prefix in Russian is a distinctive feature of nonverbal parts of speech, namesly, nouns (even those that do not denote situations, e.g. 3a), adjectives (3b), and adverbs (3c): […]
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Word Forms
- nonverbal
- non-verbals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for non-verbal?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of non-verbal?
Possible antonyms include verbal.
How do you use non-verbal in a sentence?
In the Moroccan dialect of Meknès, verbal negation is by means of the circumfix ma...-š, as in (15), while nonverbal negation is primarily by means of invariable ma-ši before the nonverbal predicate, as in (16).
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