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gesture

Form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication

Also known as gestures · Jest

Instance of: specialized term
Subclass of: nonverbal communication
Part of: theatre
, social behavior

Overview

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A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication or non-vocal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of, or in conjunction with, speech. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gestures differ from physical non-verbal communication that does not communicate specific messages, such as purely expressive displays, proxemics, or displays of joint attention. Gestures allow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval and affection, often together with body language in addition to words when they speak. Gesticulation and speech work independently of each other, but join to provide emphasis and meaning.

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Main Wikidata property: expression, gesture or body pose
Has use: gesticulation
Influenced by: emotion nature of statement: possibly

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