NON-LEXICAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

nonlexical

adjective

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as in nonverbal

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nonverbal

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Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The researchers also reviewed recordings of 123 outpatient visits and concluded that physicians should be encouraged to shake hands while remaining attentive to nonverbal cues indicating whether a patient is comfortable with it.

— Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

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