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gesture vs gesticulation

gesticulation vs gesture

gesture and gesticulation both are nouns.

gesture is a verb but gesticulation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gesture Yes No Yes No
gesticulation Yes No No No
As nouns, gesticulation is a hyponym of gesture; that is, gesticulation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gesture:
  • gesture: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  • gesticulation: a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
gesture (noun) gesticulation (noun)
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
something done as an indication of intention
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture (verb) gesticulation (verb)
show, express or direct through movement
Difference between gesture and gesticulation

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