Gestural: meaning, definitions and examples

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gestural

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›stสƒษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

communication methods

Gestural refers to the use of movements, typically of the hands or arms, to convey information or express thoughts and feelings. It is often utilized in contexts where spoken language may be limited or ineffective, such as in silent communication or in cultures that place a high value on nonverbal cues. Gestural communication can be crucial for conveying emotions and intentions accurately, often supplementing verbal communication. It includes gestures, body language, and facial expressions, all of which can vary widely between different cultures.

Synonyms

nonverbal, physical, signaling

Examples of usage

  • She used gestural signs to communicate with the deaf community.
  • His gestural expressions conveyed excitement more than his words did.
  • Gestural cues can enhance storytelling and engage the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "gestural" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gestual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคคเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gestural

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตัั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gesturalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gestuel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gestual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jestsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์Šค์ฒ˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gestikulรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gestikulรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅŠฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gesturalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geste

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัั‚ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jestural

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gestual

Etymology

The word 'gestural' derives from the Latin root 'gestus,' which means 'gesture' or 'deed.' This root relates to the act of carrying out or expressing something through movement. The adoption of 'gestural' into the English language occurred in the late 19th century, primarily to describe forms of communication that rely heavily on physical expressions. Over time, it has come to incorporate a broader context, influencing fields such as psychology, anthropology, and communication studies, where understanding nonverbal interaction is critical. With the rise of globalization and multicultural interaction, the recognition of gestural communication's importance has grown, emphasizing its role in both personal and professional contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,788, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.