Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
noncommunication
noun
/nɒn.kəˌmjun.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Definition
The absence or failure to communicate.
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Examples
- Noncommunication between team members can lead to misunderstandings.
- The project’s failure was partly due to noncommunication among the departments.
- During the argument, noncommunication became a major issue that escalated tensions.
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Meaning
Noncommunication refers to situations where communication does not occur, whether intentionally or due to barriers.
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Synonyms
- Silence
- Disconnection
- Isolation
- Incommunicado