Nonspeaking (adjective)

Not using words or language to convey a message; not verbal.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "without" and "speaking" meaning the act of using words or language to convey a message.

Examples:

1. A nonspeaking role is a role in a play, film, or other production in which the actor does not have any lines.
2. Nonspeaking characters are characters in a play, film, or other production who do not have any lines.
3. Nonspeaking animals are animals that do not use words or language to communicate.
4. Nonspeaking people are people who are unable to use words or language to communicate, such as those with severe speech or language disorders.
5. A nonspeaking event is an event where no one is speaking or using words to communicate.