gesticulation

English

Etymology

From Middle French gesticulation, from Latin gesticulatio

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

gesticulation (countable and uncountable, plural gesticulations)

  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. (dated) An odd or fanciful motion.

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French

Etymology

gesticuler +‎ -ation

Pronunciation
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Noun

gesticulation f (plural gesticulations)

  1. gesticulation
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