Nonspeech

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is not speech, or not a speech. countable, uncountable

    "Recently and rightfully, there has been much criticism of so-called nonbooks, nonplays, and, I might add, nonspeeches. These are the books, plays, and speeches which are written, not by authors but by reflectors of public demand. They are not art but artificial."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not speech. not-comparable

    "Perception of nonspeech sounds is important in the workplace..."

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Etymology

From non- + speech.

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