gesturalism

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noun

The use of gesture in communication.

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Meanings

noungesturalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of gesture in communication.
  2. uncountableartA style of modern art painting characterized by energetic, expressive brushstrokes deliberately emphasizing the sweep of the painter's arm or movement of the hand

Origin

From gestural + -ism.

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APA

gesturalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gesturalism

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“gesturalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gesturalism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gesturalism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gesturalism.

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