Morphological NMS

Non-manual signs that modify or add grammatical meaning to manual signs, functioning similarly to morphemes in spoken languages. In ASL, morphological NMS convey information about degree, intensity, size, and manner. For example, facial expressions and body posture can show comparative forms like "small x" versus "big x," or indicate whether an action was performed with effort or ease. These NMS add layers of meaning that cannot be expressed through hand movements alone.