ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0008 · ATLAS 251

Gesture

Meaning-bearing movements, especially of hands, arms, head and body, in communication.

Explanation

Meaning-bearing movements, especially of hands, arms, head and body, in communication. Shows that thought is spatially and motorically co-formulated before or while words emerge.

Example

An open hand offers; a pointing finger directs attention.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Mimik; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows that thought is spatially and motorically co-formulated before or while words emerge.

Resonance

Shows that thought is spatially and motorically co-formulated before or while words emerge.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Gesture“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0008. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0008

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