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