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nonverbal

/nɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommonscientific/nɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

Relating to communication without the use of words, such as through gestures, facial expressions, or body language.

ruОтносящийся к общению без использования слов, например, через жесты, мимику или язык тела.esRelativo a la comunicación que no utiliza palabras, como gestos, expresiones faciales o lenguaje corporal.frRelatif à la communication sans utilisation de mots, par exemple par gestes, expressions du visage ou langage corporel.deOhne Verwendung von Worten erfolgend, insbesondere durch Gesten, Mimik oder Körpersprache.ptRelativo à comunicação que não utiliza palavras, feita por meio de gestos, expressões faciais, postura ou linguagem corporal. Também se refere ao que não envolve ou não depende da fala ou da linguagem verbal.zh指不使用言语进行的交流,例如通过手势、面部表情或身体语言来表达意思。arما يتعلق بالتواصل دون استخدام الكلمات، كما يكون بالإيماءات أو تعبيرات الوجه أو لغة الجسد. ويشمل أيضًا ما لا يُعبَّر عنه باللفظ أو ما يخلو من الكلام.

  1. Not involving words B2 formal

    Relating to communication or expression that does not use spoken or written language.

    • Nonverbal cues like eye contact and posture are important in interviews.
    • She communicated her discomfort through nonverbal signals.
    • The study focused on nonverbal aspects of human interaction.

    ruНевербальныйesno verbalfrnon verbal (sans paroles)deNonverbalptNão verbalzh非言语的arغير لفظي

    Synonyms: nonlinguisticwordless

    Antonyms: oralspokenverbal

  2. Lacking verbal skills B2 formal

    Describing a person who has difficulty using or understanding spoken language.

    • The child is nonverbal and uses sign language to communicate.
    • Some individuals with autism are nonverbal.
    • The therapist works with nonverbal patients using picture cards.

    ruНевербальныйesno verbal (persona sin habilidades verbales)frnon verbal (sans langage)deNichtverbalptNão verbalzh非言语的arغير لفظي

    Synonyms: inarticulatemutespeechlessvoicelesswordless

    Antonyms: articulateeloquentverbal

  3. Involving little language C1 formal

    Characterized by minimal use of words or speech.

    • The performance was a nonverbal expression of emotion through dance.
    • They developed a nonverbal system of gestures for underwater communication.
    • The game relies on nonverbal clues rather than spoken instructions.

    ruНевербальныйesno verbalfrPeu verbaldeNonverbalptNão verbalzh非言语的arغير لفظي

    Synonyms: nonlinguisticsilentunspokenwordless

    Antonyms: loquacioustalkativeverbal

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