nonverbal communication

British  

noun

1. psychol those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself (accent, tone of voice, speed of speaking, etc)

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nonverbal communication Cultural  

1. Communication without the use of spoken language. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions (known collectively as “body language”), as well as unspoken understandings and presuppositions, and cultural and environmental conditions that may affect any encounter between people.

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Example Sentences

The fourth edition, published in 1994, named additional behaviors: impaired relationships, struggles with nonverbal communication and speech patterns different from those of non-autistic, or neurotypical, peers.

From Los Angeles Times

“The heart of the movie is in these very static, still and silent moments, where these two women have nonverbal communication with each other.”

From Los Angeles Times

This might also include exploring other forms of minimal, nonverbal communication suited to non-humanoid robots, such as indicator lights or sounds, which can shape how trust is developed and maintained.

From Science Daily

The former teammates showed signs of their familiarity and nonverbal communication during workouts, coaches said.

From Los Angeles Times

They might miss certain nonverbal communication or cues from their professors or peers.

From Los Angeles Times