nonverbal
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non·ver·bal

adjective \-ˈvər-bəl\

Definition of NONVERBAL

: not verbal: as
a : being other than verbal <nonverbal factors>
b : involving minimal use of language <nonverbal tests>
c : ranking low in verbal skill <a nonverbal child>
non·ver·bal·ly \-bə-lē\ adverb

Examples of NONVERBAL

  1. Facial expressions are very important for nonverbal communication.

First Known Use of NONVERBAL

1924

Rhymes with NONVERBAL

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