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NONSPEAKING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nonspeaking mean? 

NONSPEAKING (adjective)
  The adjective NONSPEAKING has 1 sense:

1. not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken linesplay

  Familiarity information: NONSPEAKING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NONSPEAKING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines

Synonyms:

nonspeaking; walk-on

Context example:

had a nonspeaking role in the play

Antonym:

speaking (capable of or involving speech or speaking)


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