articulate

Meanings

• verb

  Express or state clearly and explicitly.

  - "He was able to articulate his thoughts clearly to the audience."
  - "The politician failed to articulate his stance on the issue."

• verb

  Speak fluently, distinctly, and effectively.

  - "The actress was able to articulate her lines perfectly."
  - "The doctor was able to articulate the diagnosis to the patient."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/
   
   
   
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2. /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/
   
   
   
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3. /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/
   
   
   
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4. /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

eloquent , well-spoken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with articulate
hymnulate , artfululate , chastelate

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Variants

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articulate , articulately , articulateness , articulatenesses , articulated , articulates , articulating , articulative , articulator , articulators

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Forms

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articulates, articulating, articulated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'articulare', meaning 'to joint, connect, or set in order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'articulate' is often used to describe animals that are able to communicate effectively with their owners or trainers.

2. The term 'articulate' is also used in anatomy to describe the joints in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clarity: The ability to express ideas or thoughts in a clear and understandable manner.

2. Effective Communication: The process of conveying information from one person to another in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

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Quotes

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1. But he clearly adored his quick-witted and mercilessly "articulate" elder daughter. Contrary to feminist accounts of her patriarchal imprisonment, Emily Dickinson's objections to her father's strictures had an affectionate tone …

   - Christopher Benfey,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},17 Jan. 2002

2. Among the most "articulate" critics of the tests are the boycotting students, who complain about narrowing opportunities and shrinking curricula.

   - Peter Schrag,{it}Atlantic{/it},August 2000

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Culture

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The term 'articulate' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of effective communication. One famous example is Mark Twain's use of the term in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "articulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'articulate' written out in your mind. Visualize the letters forming the word and the way they flow together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'articulate' with clear and effective communication. Think of examples where you have seen or heard someone articulate their thoughts or ideas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'articulate'. For example, you could remember it as 'Articulate - ArTiculate Thoughts In Clear And Thorough Explanations'.

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