Gesticulation
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Origin
From Middle French gesticulation, from Latin gesticulatio
Full definition of gesticulation
Noun
gesticulation
(plural gesticulations)- The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
- A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
- (dated) An odd or fanciful motion.