English Explanatory Dictionary

gesticulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
  2. A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
  3. An odd or fanciful motion.

Pronunciation

/dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ En-us-gesticulation.ogg

Word forms

gesticulation gesticulations

Etymology

From Middle English gesticulation, from Latin gesticulatio.

Related words

gesticulate gesticulative gesticulatory gesture gestural
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