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   Ar·tic·u·late

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently: "an articulate account of their experiences"
   • 2. having joints or jointed segments: technical "delicate articulate plants with a slender central stem"
   • ▪ denoting a brachiopod which has projections and sockets that form a hinge joining the two halves of the shell.

   verb

   • 1. express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently: "they were unable to articulate their emotions"
   • ▪ pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly: "he articulated each word with precision"
   • 2. form a joint: "the mandible is a solid piece articulating with the head"
   • ▪ be connected by joints: "the wing is articulated to the thorax"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin articulatus, past participle of articulare ‘divide into joints, utter distinctly’, from articulus ‘small connecting part’ (see article).

   Derivatives

   • 1. articulable adjective
   • 2. articulacy noun
   • 3. articulately adverb
   • 4. articulateness noun

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   The meaning of ARTICULATE is expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively; also : expressed in such a manner. How to use articulate in a sentence.

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   capable of speech; not speechless. using language easily and fluently; having facility with words: an articulate speaker. expressed, formulated, or presented with clarity and effectiveness: an articulate thought. Synonyms: expressive. Antonyms: unintelligible, inarticulate.

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   ARTICULATE definition: 1. able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   verb. unite by forming a joint or joints. “the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones”. see more. Definitions of articulate (/ɑrˈtɪkjələt/) adjective. expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language. “ articulate speech”. “an articulate orator”.

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   If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

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   If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisharticulate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] articulate something (to somebody) (formal) to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. She struggled to articulate her thoughts. It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.

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    ARTICULATE meaning: 1. able to express ideas and feelings clearly in words: 2. to express ideas or feelings in words: . Learn more.

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    articulate. adjective. /ɑːˈtɪkjələt/. /ɑːrˈtɪkjələt/. (of a person) good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words. He was unusually articulate for a ten-year-old. She is the most articulate critic of government policy. The teachers help the children to be more articulate about their strengths and weaknesses. a highly ...