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motility vs gesture

gesture vs motility

motility and gesture both are nouns.

motility is not a verb while gesture is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motility Yes No No No
gesture Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gesture is a hyponym of motility; that is, gesture is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than motility:
  • motility: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
  • gesture: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
motility (noun) gesture (noun)
a change of position that does not entail a change of location motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
ability to move spontaneously and independently something done as an indication of intention
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
motility (verb) gesture (verb)
show, express or direct through movement
Difference between motility and gesture

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