gesturing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making expressive movements with the body, especially the hands or fingers, to convey information or emotions.

  - "During the presentation, the speaker used gesturing to emphasize key points."
  - "The deaf community uses elaborate gesturing to communicate complex ideas."

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Synonyms

gesticulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gesturing
heresy , desery , terrory , quasery

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Gesture (English) : The act of making expressive movements with the body.
   

2. Gesture (Spanish) : A greeting or salutation.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gesturing that leads to same result
gesture , gestured , gestures , gesturing

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Etymology

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

From the Old French 'gesture', from the Latin 'gesture' meaning 'action, posture'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

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

2. In ancient Rome, actors were not allowed to speak on stage, so they relied heavily on gesturing and body language to convey their lines.

3. The use of gesturing in sign language has been traced back to at least the 15th century.

4. Some studies suggest that up to 60% of communication is non-verbal, making gesturing a crucial component of effective communication.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

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

2. Sign language: A method of communication that uses hand gestures, body movements, and facial expressions.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Gesturing has been used throughout history in various cultures and contexts. In ancient Greece, actors used elaborate gestures to convey emotions and actions. In many non-verbal communication systems, such as American Sign Language and body language, gesturing plays a crucial role.

How to Memorize "gesturing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself making various gestures to express different emotions or ideas.
   - Visualize yourself using gestures to communicate with someone who is deaf.
   - Visualize a performer using elaborate gestures on stage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gesturing' with the act of communicating through expressive movements.
   - Associate the word 'gesturing' with body language or sign language.
   - Associate the word 'gesturing' with the act of conveying emotions or ideas without speaking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a person gesturing to emphasize a point.
   - Remember the word 'gesturing' by associating it with the word 'expressive'.
   - Use the acronym GESTURE to remember the different types of gestures: G for Greeting, E for Emphasis, S for Sign language, T for Thank you, U for Understanding, R for Request, and E for Explanation.

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