nonvocal
- adjective
- /nɒnˈvoʊkəl/
:
no verbal
- After the operation, the patient relied on nonvocal communication to express her needs.
Examples
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Some animals use nonvocal signals, like body movements, to communicate with each other.
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The teacher encouraged nonvocal participation, such as raising hands or using gestures.
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The library was nonvocal during study hours.
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He prefers nonvocal communication methods.
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During the presentation, the audience mainly used nonvocal cues, like nodding and smiling, to show their understanding.
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The therapy session focused on nonvocal exercises to help children express their emotions without words.
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In the quiet classroom, all instructions were given through nonvocal signals to maintain a calm atmosphere.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not speaking when people expect an answer
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4.1
Not using speech, often shown by a look or gesture
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3.7
Showing feelings and ideas without spoken or written words using gestures and facial expressions
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5.1
Not speaking, staying silent for any reason
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6.0
Not using spoken words, for example a silent actor or someone using sign language
Not pronounced aloud or written without vowel marks
Not expressed in words but shown by actions or silence
Connected with sounds or actions that are not spoken words
Antonyms
How Vocal
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Morphology
Etymology
The word nonvocal comes from non- ('not') and vocal ('voice'), so it literally means 'not using the voice' and is used for silent communication like gestures or written notes.