NONLINGUISTIC Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

nonlinguistic

adjective

Definition of nonlinguistic

as in nonverbal

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nonverbal

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Much of what matters in therapy happens in nonverbal communication.

— Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
In person is great—on video can also be effective—so that paraverbal and nonverbal cues can be picked up and interpreted.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of nonverbal

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