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Meaning of the word articulate in English

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articulate

US /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/
UK /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/
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Adjective

1.

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:
eloquentexpressivefluentcoherentclear

Verb

1.

express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently

Example:
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He struggled to articulate his thoughts.
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The ability to articulate complex ideas is crucial.
Synonym:
expressstateutterenunciatepronounce
2.

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:
joinconnecthingepivot
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articulatedarticulation