articulate
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/
Ɑː(ɹ)TꞮK · jʊ · leɪt (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
To make clear or effective.
Etymology
The adjective is first attested in 1531, the verb in 1551; borrowed from Latin articulātus (“distinct, articulated, jointed”), perfect passive participle of articulō, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3). Regular participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
Example Sentences
- "I wish he’d articulate his words more clearly."
- "I like this painting, but I can’t articulate why."
- "an articulated bus"
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