Handspeak

Pronunciation: /hændspiːk/

Definitions of handspeak

noun a form of communication using hand gestures and movements instead of spoken words

Example Sentences

A1 Handspeak is a form of communication using gestures.

A2 I learned some basic handspeak to communicate with my deaf friend.

B1 The handspeak used by different cultures can vary in meaning.

B2 She studied handspeak as part of her linguistics research.

C1 The handspeak interpreter accurately conveyed the speaker's message.

C2 He became fluent in handspeak after years of practice and study.

Examples of handspeak in a Sentence

formal Handspeak is a form of communication that involves using gestures and signs with one's hands.

informal I can handspeak with my friend across the room without saying a word.

slang Some people are so good at handspeak, they can have a whole conversation without speaking.

figurative His handspeak was so expressive that I could feel his emotions without him saying a word.

Grammatical Forms of handspeak

• past tense: handspoke
• plural: handspeaks
• comparative: morespeak
• superlative: mostspeak
• present tense: handspeak
• future tense: will handspeak
• perfect tense: have handspoken
• continuous tense: is handspeaking
• singular: handspeak
• positive degree: handspeak
• infinitive: to handspeak
• gerund: handspeaking
• participle: handspoken

Origin and Evolution of handspeak

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'handspeak' is a combination of 'hand' and 'speak', referring to using hands to communicate through sign language.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of communicating through gestures and signs using hands, 'handspeak' has evolved to specifically refer to American Sign Language (ASL) and other forms of sign language.