exophasia

/ˌɛksəˈfeɪziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of communication in which a person uses an external object, such as a picture or a drawing, to convey a message, often due to a lack of verbal language skills.

“The child’s exophasia was a remarkable display of creativity, as she used a series of intricate drawings to tell a story about her day.”

Synonyms

  • gestural language
  • nonverbal communication

Antonyms

  • verbal communication