articulated Definition

articulate
verb articulated, articulating

tr & intr
1. To pronounce (words) or speak clearly and distinctly.

Thesaurus: enunciate, verbalize, vocalize, pronounce, say, speak, utter, voice.
2. To express (thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc) clearly.

Thesaurus: express, spell out, explain, expand on, enlarge on, elucidate.
intr
3. physiol.
To be attached by way of a joint.
Example: The carpals articulate with the metacarpals

adj

1a. Skilled at expressing one's thoughts clearly;
1b. Said of a speech or a piece of writing: clearly presented, well-argued and to the point.
2. Said of speech sounds: pronounced clearly and distinctly so that each sound can be heard.
3. Having joints.

Derivative: articulately
adverb

Derivative: articulateness
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin articulare, articulatum to divide into distinct parts.

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articulated
adj

1. Having joints.