gesture

Meanings

• noun

  A movement or series of movements made with the body or limbs to communicate a message or emotion.

  - "He gave a triumphant gesture after winning the race."
  - "She made a sarcastic gesture to her friend."
  - "The conductor used gestures to signal the orchestra."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gesticulate

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Variants

List of all variants of gesture that leads to same result
gesture , gestures , gestured , gesturing , gestural language , gesture language , gesture languages , symbolic gesture

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French gesture, from gestir, to establish, from gester, to gesture, from geste, a deed, action.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some animals, such as chimpanzees, use gestures to communicate with each other?

2. In some cultures, certain gestures are considered rude or offensive.

3. The study of gestures and body language is called kinesics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Body language: Non-verbal communication through movements, facial expressions, and posture.

2. Sign language: A system of communication using hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.

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Culture

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Gestures have been used throughout history for various purposes, including communication, expression of emotions, and social signaling. In different cultures, certain gestures have specific meanings or uses. For example, the 'okay' sign, which is made by forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, has various meanings in different parts of the world.

How to Memorize "gesture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a 'thumbs up' gesture or waving goodbye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gesture' with the idea of making a movement or expression with your body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GESTURE to remember the different meanings: 'G' for gesture as a movement, 'E' for emotional expression, 'S' for social signaling, 'T' for touch, 'U' for universal language, and 'R' for representation.

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