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Definition of Nonspeaking
1. Adjective. Not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines. "Had a nonspeaking role in the play"
Definition of Nonspeaking
1. Adjective. not speaking ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nonspeaking
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonspeaking
Literary usage of Nonspeaking
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"The next level of intensity involves the attendance at a 12-step group meeting
as a nonspeaking observer. However, staff should encourage patients to ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Simon 1980 postulates that the use of verbal to mean “oral” may have become
widespread “because oral also designates nonspeaking functions of the mouth, ..."
3. Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1901)
"perfect English long confined her to nonspeaking parts. She retired from the
stage in 1874, and died at Paris, 12th February 1882. ..."
4. Growing Readers: Units Of Study In The Primary Classroom by Kathy Collins (2004)
"And now, all I can get is a nonspeaking role in their pretend game? What happened?
Chapter 8: Refers Make Plans for Their ..."
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