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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNonverbal
/nɒnˈvɜːr.bəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not involving or using words; expressed without speech.
"Her nonverbal cues indicated that she was uncomfortable." - 2
Relating to communication that occurs without verbal expression.
"Nonverbal communication can often convey more than spoken words."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nonverbal' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'verbal' from Latin 'verbalem', meaning 'of words'. It has evolved to describe communication that does not involve spoken or written language, gaining prominence in the 20th century with the study of body language and gestures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nonverbal" is said worldwide
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Non verbal
Transliteration: Non verbal
"Les indices non verbaux peuvent être très révélateurs."
Nonverbal
Transliteration: Nonverbal
"Nonverbale Kommunikation ist oft entscheidend."
Non verbale
Transliteration: Non verbale
"La comunicazione non verbale è molto importante."
No verbal
Transliteration: No verbal
"La comunicación no verbal puede ser muy poderosa."
Não verbal
Transliteration: Não verbal
"A comunicação não verbal é essencial."
गैर-शाब्दिक
Transliteration: Gair-shabdik
"गैर-शाब्दिक संकेत अक्सर अधिक प्रभावी होते हैं।"
非语言
Transliteration: Fēi yǔyán
"非语言交流在沟通中起着重要作用。"
비언어적
Transliteration: Bi-eon-eojeok
"비언어적 의사소통은 매우 중요합니다."
非言語的
Transliteration: Higengoteki
"非言語的コミュニケーションは非常に重要です。"
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