nonvocal

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non·vo·cal | \ ˌnän-ˈvō-kəl

Definition of nonvocal

: not vocal: such as

a : not uttered by the voice nonvocal communication

b : not relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice nonvocal music recordings

c : not having or exercising the power of producing voice, speech, or sound nonvocal patients

d : not outspoken How does the nonvocal majority make a difference?— Denise Barbour

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Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, scientists have tested various species and found evidence that nonvocal learners such as sea lions and bonobos have rhythm too. — Quanta Magazine, "The Beasts That Keep the Beat," 22 Mar. 2016

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“Nonvocal.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonvocal. Accessed 11 December 2019.