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adjective
- 1. 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"
verb
- 1. 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"
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ARTICULATE definition: 1. able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. a. : expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively. an articulate teacher. also : expressed in such a manner. an articulate argument. b. : divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : intelligible. an articulate cry/utterance. c. : able to speak. So furious was he that he was hardly articulate … Arthur Conan Doyle. 2. a.
expressed, formulated, or presented with clarity and effectiveness: an articulate thought. Synonyms: expressive. Antonyms: unintelligible, inarticulate. made clear, distinct, and precise in relation to other parts: an articulate form; an articulate shape; an articulate area.
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”.
If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well. She is an articulate young woman. American English : articulate / ɑrˈtɪkyəlɪt /
verb. /ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/ /ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪt/ Verb Forms. [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. Extra Examples. Topics Language c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Definition of articulate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing. She's an intelligent and articulate speaker. He was very articulate about his feelings on the subject. — opposite inarticulate. 2. : clearly expressed and easily understood. an articulate argument/essay/speech. The baby is beginning to form articulate words and phrases.
ARTICULATE meaning: 1. able to express ideas and feelings clearly in words: 2. to express ideas or feelings in words: . Learn more.
adjective. uttered clearly in distinct syllables. 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.
