Gait

Pronunciation: /ɡeɪt/

Definitions of gait

noun the pattern of steps of a horse or other quadruped

Example Sentences

A1 She walked with a steady gait.

A2 The old man's gait was slow and unsteady.

B1 The physical therapist observed the patient's gait to assess their mobility.

B2 The athlete's powerful gait helped him win the race.

C1 The dancer's graceful gait captivated the audience.

C2 His confident gait exuded charisma and authority.

Examples of gait in a Sentence

formal The physical therapist observed the patient's gait to assess any abnormalities.

informal She noticed his awkward gait as he walked across the room.

slang His gait was so off, it looked like he was doing a funny dance.

figurative The politician's confident gait as he entered the room showed his readiness to take charge.

Grammatical Forms of gait

• past tense: gaits
• plural: gaits
• comparative: more gait
• superlative: most gait
• present tense: gait
• future tense: will gait
• perfect tense: have gaited
• continuous tense: is gaiting
• singular: gait
• positive degree: gait
• infinitive: to gait
• gerund: gaiting
• participle: gaited

Origin and Evolution of gait

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'gait' originated from the Old Norse word 'gata' meaning 'way' or 'path'. It was later adopted into Middle English as 'gate' with a similar meaning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gait' shifted from referring to a path or way to describing a person's manner of walking or moving. This evolution in meaning reflects how language adapts and changes with cultural shifts and societal norms.