1. not able to speak or communicate verbally
Usage: often used in disability contexts
2. having no lines of dialogue in a performance
Usage: theater and film

Examples

• The school provides special support for nonspeaking students.
• She played a nonspeaking role in the movie.
• The nonspeaking character communicated through gestures.
• Many nonspeaking individuals use assistive technology to communicate.
• He had a nonspeaking part as a guard in the play.
• The therapy helps nonspeaking children develop communication skills.