Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Communication abilities refer to an individual's capacity to convey thoughts, ideas, information, or emotions effectively through various means such as spoken language, gestures, facial expressions, or written text.
Related terms
Nonverbal communication: The transmission of information without the use of spoken or written words, such as through facial expressions, gestures, or body language.
Pragmatics: The social rules and conventions that govern language usage in different contexts.
Communication disorders: Conditions that affect an individual's ability to send, receive, process, or understand verbal and nonverbal messages effectively.