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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The first known use of nonvocal was in 1867
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