Definition of Articulate
Articulate
Ar·tic·u·late
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having or showing the ability to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively.
e.g. The professor was impressed by the student's articulate explanation of the complex theory.
(adjective)
expressed in meaningfully-arranged syllables or words, or capable of meaningful expression;
e.g. She was barely articulate due to her extreme fear.
(adjective)
characterized by distinct separations or jointed segments;
e.g. This is one of the largest articulate insects that is native to the region.
(verb)
to express a feeling or idea in a clear and coherent manner, to fluently or eloquently put something into words;
e.g. I am sure she will articulate exactly what problems she is facing.
(verb)
to pronounce something distinctly or clearly, in a way that is easy to understand;
e.g. He took time to articulate his words so that he would not be misheard.
(verb)
to give shape, definition, or expression to a concept or theme;
e.g. The movie uses various color schemes to articulate the changes in the protagonist's mood.
(verb)
to become connected or united into a whole, to fit together to form a whole, by or as if by joints;
e.g. These bones articulate together in a hinge joint at the elbow.
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