Articulate
Having or showing the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech.
adjectiveArticulate
Having or showing the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a conference keynote where the speaker pauses at each point, pronounces terms clearly, and uses simple visuals. The audience follows every idea with ease because the speaker communicates it precisely.
Sounds Like
ar-TIK-yuh-layt
Looks Like
articulate resembles 'art' combined with 'culate' (as in calculate), evoking precision in both speech and reasoning
Remember This
Articulate shares its roots with articulation; a person who is articulate conveys ideas clearly, as if their words are precisely joined together.
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Note
The adjective emphasizes clarity of expression. The verb form 'to articulate' means to express clearly. Do not confuse with 'eloquent' or 'verbose'; articulate focuses on clarity rather than ornate language.
Study Deeper
- She gave an articulate explanation of the complex algorithm.
- His articulate defense convinced the jury.
From Latin articulatus 'jointed, arranged', from articulus 'joint, small part' and the verb articulare 'to utter distinctly'.
Think of articulate as the art of joining words together like joints in a sculpture; each word fits neatly to form a clear sentence.
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