Definition of articulate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationtr./intr. express thoughts clearly in wordstr./intr.
- She can articulate her ideas very well.
2.
speechintr. speak clearly and distinctlyintr.
- He needs to articulate his words better.
3.
musictr./intr. TECH. play or sing notes distinctlytr./intr. TECH.
- The musician must articulate each note clearly.
4.
medicalintr. TECH. form a joint or connectionintr. TECH.
- The bones articulate at the elbow.
Adjective
1.
communicationable to express oneself fluently and clearly
- She is an articulate speaker at conferences.
2.
claritydistinct, clear, or well-constructed
- The plan was articulate and easy to follow.
3.
biologyTECH. having joints or jointed segmentsTECH.
- The insect's articulate body allows it to move easily.
Origin of articulate
Latin, articulare (to divide into joints)
Terms with articulate included in their meaning
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correct articulation
articulate sounds or words correctly
music
articulate notes on a wind instrument
communication
speak in an articulate and fluent manner
speak
articulate sounds using the front of the mouth
speech
articulate words in a rhythmic and careful way
speech
complete loss of ability to articulate speech
medical
partial loss of articulate speech due to brain lesions
pronunciation
very difficult to pronounce or articulate
silent articulation
articulate words internally without sound
music
technique of using the tongue to articulate notes on a wind instrument
Examples of articulate in a sentence
The teacher asked him to articulate his thoughts clearly. She can articulate her thoughts very well. The teacher asked him to articulate his question. The conductor asked the choir to articulate the lyrics. He learned to articulate the melody with precision. The two parts articulate seamlessly in the design.
These components articulate to form a complex structure. He is known for his articulate presentations at work. The articulate child impressed everyone with her speech. Her articulate speech impressed the audience. The instructions were articulate and left no room for confusion. The crab's articulate limbs aid in its survival. Articulate appendages are common in many arthropods.
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- French:exprimer, articulé, ...
- German:artikulieren, eloquent, ...
- Italian:articolare, articolato, ...
- Spanish:articular, articulado, ...
- Portuguese:articular, eloquente, ...
- Chinese:表达, 表达清晰的, ...
- Japanese:表現する, 明確な, ...
- Arabic:أَفْصَحَ, فَصِيح, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַסֵּחַ, רָהוּט, ...
- Russian:выразить, красноречивый, ...
- Ukrainian:висловлювати, красномовний, ...
- Hindi:स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना, वाक्पटु, ...
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