Extralinguistically

/ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that exists outside or beyond language; through non-verbal means of expression and communication.

Etymology

From extralinguistic + '-ally' (adverbial suffix). This adverbial form describes how communication happens through channels independent of actual words.

Kelly Says

A mother communicates extralinguistically with her newborn through touch and tone long before words develop—this pre-language connection is actually critical for brain development!

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