nonlexical

Definition of nonlexicalnext

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nonverbal
Adjective
  • The authors emphasize the research relied on text alone, while in real life, clinicians need to attend to many other inputs like images, sounds and nonverbal cues when diagnosing and treating a patient.
    Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Kevin is nonverbal, but his father says his excitement is clear.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Nonlexical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonlexical. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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