gestural
|ges-tur-al|
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/ˈdʒɛstʃərəl/
(gesture)
expressive movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gestural' originates from the Latin word 'gestura,' where 'gest-' meant 'to carry or bear.'
Historical Evolution
'gestura' transformed into the French word 'geste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gesture,' from which 'gestural' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or bear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to gestures.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving gestures.
The artist's gestural style was evident in his paintings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45