The inability to speak...
Unable to move inability to speak inability to write inability to make educated decisions
Aphonia is the inability to speak, or the temporary loss of voice.
The inability to speak is known as aphasia.
The inability to speak is known as aphasia.
An inability to speak clearly because of control problems with the muscles of throat, mouth or tongue.
Agitophasia is a communication disorder characterized by the inability to speak coherently or form meaningful sentences.
Though there is often an expressive aphasia (inability to speak, meaningfully), comprehension may be preserved. However, it the stroke victim is left with a receptive aphasia, there can occur the inability to comprehend.
Melinda's lips in "Speak" represent her silence and inability to speak up about her trauma. They symbolize her struggle to find her voice and speak out about the assault she experienced. Through the course of the novel, her acceptance and ownership of her voice is reflected in her changing relationship with her lips.
Dumb originally referred to the inability to speak. In that context all animals but man are dumb animals.
There are many physical barriers to communication such as a speech impediment. Other physical barriers to communication include the inability to speak or hear.
The inability to speak can be termed aphasia or aphonia depending on the circumstances.