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gesticulation in Arabic

إِيمَاء ʔīmāʔ

/dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation in Arabic: إِيمَاء (ʔīmāʔ). In English, gesticulation means the act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.

Arabic words for gesticulation

act of gesticulating
إِيمَاء ʔīmāʔ

English meaning of gesticulation

  1. noun The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
  2. noun A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
  3. noun An odd or fanciful motion.

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Questions about gesticulation in Arabic

What is the meaning of gesticulation in Arabic?
Gesticulation in Arabic is إِيمَاء (ʔīmāʔ).
ما معنى كلمة gesticulation؟
Gesticulation: إِيمَاء (ʔīmāʔ).
What does gesticulation mean in English?
Gesticulation means the act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.

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