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Definition of "non-verbal" []

  • In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language. (adjective)
  • Of or relating to a word that belongs to any part of speech other than that of verbs (adjective)

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Use "non-verbal" in a sentence
  • "Gave each student a set of ten fairly difficult problems from a non-verbal IQ test."
  • "Traveling around the world has taught me to how to be more social, adapt, be more flexible, and, most importantly, understand non-verbal communication a lot better."
  • "Alex is Autistic, mostly non-verbal, but very smart."
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