'gesture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'gestura,' where 'gestus' meant 'bearing, posture, gesture.'

'gestura' transformed into the Old French word 'gestre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gesture' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'bearing or posture,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a movement of part of the body to express an idea or meaning.'