Meaning of the word articulate in English

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articulate

US /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/

UK /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

Example:

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She is a very articulate speaker.

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He was surprisingly articulate for his age.

Synonym:

eloquent expressive fluent coherent clear

express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently

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He struggled to articulate his thoughts.

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The ability to articulate complex ideas is crucial.

Synonym:

express state utter enunciate pronounce

form a joint or connect by joints

Example:

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The bones of the arm articulate at the elbow.

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Each segment of the robot's arm is designed to articulate smoothly.

Synonym:

join connect hinge pivot

Related Word:

articulated articulation