nonverbal meaning and definition

NONVERBAL adjective

Definition of nonverbal (adjective)

1. being other than verbal communication
   • "the study of gestural communication"; "art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression"
   • synonyms: gestural
2. lacking verbal skill
   • "rural students often come from nonverbal backgrounds"
3. involving little use of language
   • "a nonverbal intelligence test"