non-linguistically
non-linguistically — adverb
1. in a way that does not use spoken or written words, or in a way that is not abou
in a way that does not use spoken or written words, or in a way that is not about language as a topic of study.
Feng argued that babies first communicate with their parents non-linguistically, through eye contact and crying.
verb + non-linguistically describing how communication happens
Many emotions, such as fear or surprise, can be expressed non-linguistically by facial movements.
passive verb + non-linguistically with means-of-expression context
Arjun showed that his dog responds non-linguistically to a hand signal for sitting down.
The two paintings differ non-linguistically in mood, although their titles sound identical in Spanish.
Iris greeted her grandmother non-linguistically with a long, warm hug at the airport.
- wordlessly
everyday register; usually about silent human interaction rather than analytical contexts
- non-verbally
near-synonym; focuses on the absence of speech, often used of body language
- linguistically
in a way that uses language or treats something as a language matter
- verbally
specifically by means of spoken words
文法句型
verb + non-linguistically
non-linguistically + past participle
用法筆記
Common in academic writing on psychology, linguistics, and communication; describes how something is done or expressed rather than what something is. Distinguish from the adjective 'non-linguistic', which modifies a noun ('non-linguistic cues').