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Webster 1913 Edition


Gesticulation

Ges-ticˊu-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
gesticulatio
: cf. F.
gesticulation
.]
1.
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2.
A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
Macaulay.
3.
Antic tricks or motions.
B. Jonson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gesticulation

GESTICULA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. gesticulatio.]
1.
The act of making gestures, to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2.
Gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
3.
Antic tricks or motions.

Definition 2024


gesticulation

gesticulation

English

Noun

gesticulation (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

Noun

gesticulation f (plural gesticulations)

  1. gesticulation