Prelingual is a term commonly used in the field of speech pathology and refers to individuals who do not have language skills yet. There are several synonyms for prelingual, including nonverbal, preverbal, and prelinguistic. These terms all describe the same concept of a person who has not yet developed the ability to communicate through spoken language. Some additional synonyms for prelingual include pre-speech, pre-talk, and pre-linguistic. These terms are often used interchangeably and can be used to describe individuals of all ages who have not yet developed language skills. As individuals develop language skills, they transition from being prelingual to being fully verbal.