nonverbal

Thân thiện

The child uses nonverbal cues to express his feelings.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not involving or using words or speech: Refers to communication, behavior, or tests that do not rely on spoken or written language. 2. Lacking skill or fluency in using language: Describes a person or background where verbal expression is limited or underdeveloped. 3. Relating to or being a form of communication other than verbal: Pertaining to the conveyance of information through means such as gestures, facial expressions, body language, or other symbolic systems.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Not involving language):

  • The psychologist administered a nonverbal reasoning test to assess abstract thinking.
  • Much of our communication is nonverbal, conveyed through eye contact and posture.

• Adjective (Lacking verbal skill):

  • The therapist used toys to connect with the nonverbal child.
  • The documentary explored the challenges faced by nonverbal individuals in a verbal world.

• Adjective (Other than verbal communication):

  • A smile is a powerful nonverbal signal of friendliness.
  • The dancer's performance was a stunning piece of nonverbal storytelling.

Advanced Usage

• Nonverbal communication (n): The process of sending and receiving messages without words. This is a compound term listed here as it is a central concept related to the adjective.
  • Understanding nonverbal communication is crucial for effective leadership.
• Nonverbal learning: Acquiring skills or knowledge through observation and imitation rather than through verbal instruction.
  • Apprenticeships often rely heavily on nonverbal learning.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonverbally (adv): In a manner that does not involve words.
  • He expressed his agreement nonverbally with a nod.
• Verbal (adj): Involving words, either spoken or written. (Antonym)
  • The instructions were both verbal and written.

Synonyms

• Wordless: Without words.
• Gestural: Relating to or conveyed by gestures.
• Unspoken: Not expressed in speech.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Body language: The conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated (a key component of nonverbal communication).
• Kinesics: The study of body motion and gestures as a form of communication.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. involving little use of language
   • a nonverbal intelligence test
2. lacking verbal skill
   • rural students often come from nonverbal backgrounds
3. being other than verbal communication
   • the study of gestural communication
   • art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gestural