articulate

UK
/ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/
US
/ɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɪt/

Translations

articulateverb
articulated
Past Simple
articulated
Past Participle
articulating
Gerund
UK
/ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/
US
/ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/
articulerPrononciation.
The teacher asked the student to articulate each word carefully.
Le professeur a demandé à l’élève d’articuler chaque mot avec soin.
exprimerIdée, sentiment.
She was able to articulate her thoughts clearly during the meeting.
Elle a pu exprimer clairement ses idées pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
s’articulerAnatomie, relations entre os ou segments.
articulateadjective
more articulate
Comp.
most articulate
Super.
UK
/ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/
US
/ɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɪt/
articuléSe dit d’une expression, d’un argument ou d’un propos clairement formulé et bien structuré.
The report presents an articulate argument supported by solid evidence.
Le rapport présente un argument articulé, étayé par des preuves solides.
éloquentSe dit surtout d’une personne qui s’exprime avec aisance et clarté.
The articulate speaker captivated the audience with her eloquent presentation.
L’oratrice éloquente a captivé le public avec sa présentation brillante.
Additional translations
articuléBiologie, technique.
articulatenoun
articulates
pl
UK
/ɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/
US
/ɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
Technical/archaic use referring to animals or plants with jointed segments
Additional translations
articuléZoologie, terme rare.

Definitions

articulateverb
To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.
She was able to articulate her thoughts clearly during the meeting.
To pronounce something clearly and distinctly.
The teacher asked the student to articulate each word carefully.
To form a joint or connect by joints.
The bones articulate with each other at the elbow.
articulateadjective
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
The articulate speaker captivated the audience with her eloquent presentation.
Expressed clearly and logically; well-organized.
The report presents an articulate argument supported by solid evidence.
Biology, technical: having joints or segments; jointed.
Many insects possess an articulate exoskeleton that allows flexible movement.
articulatenoun
An animal or plant characterized by jointed segments, especially one formerly classified in the group Articulata.
Early zoologists grouped annelids and arthropods together as articulates.