🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

gestural

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡɛsˈtyːʁal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gestural/ˈdʒɛstʃərəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Gestural Kommunikation ist wichtig für das Verständnis."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characterized by gestures.

    "The speaker used gestural communication to emphasize her points."
  2. 2

    Expressive or indicative of a gesture.

    "His gestural style made the performance more engaging."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'gestural' originates from the Latin word 'gestura', meaning 'gesture', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 19th century. Its meaning has shifted to encompass anything related to gestures, particularly in communication.

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