Communication Disorders Terminology

noun the rapid and indistinct speech or chatter

verb to talk rapidly and incoherently

• The professor's lecture was interrupted by the incessant gabble of students in the back of the classroom.
• I couldn't hear the movie over all the gabble coming from the rowdy group behind us.
• Stop all that gabble and let me concentrate on my work!
• The politicians continued to gabble on about the same issues without making any real progress.

noun AAC is a field of study in communication disorders.

• The company implemented AAC technology to improve communication for employees with speech disabilities.
• I downloaded an AAC app on my phone to help me communicate more effectively.
• AAC is a lifesaver for people who struggle with verbal communication.
• Using AAC is like having a voice when words fail you.