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Articulate is an adjective that describes someone's ability to express themselves clearly and effectively in speech or writing. It refers to the skill of formulating and conveying thoughts, ideas, or information in a coherent and organized manner, ensuring that one's message is understood by others.
A person who is articulate demonstrates proficiency in choosing appropriate words, using proper grammar and syntax, and structuring their thoughts logically. They possess a rich vocabulary, enabling them to communicate their ideas accurately and precisely. An articulate individual can convey complex concepts or arguments with ease, often demonstrating clarity, eloquence, and persuasiveness in their expression.
The term can also be used to describe someone who is expressive and skillful in their verbal communication, employing gestures, tone, and inflection to effectively convey their emotions or communicate nonverbal cues. Articulate individuals demonstrate clarity of thought and the ability to express themselves in a way that is engaging and captivating to their audience.
Furthermore, the term can also be used as a verb, meaning to express or convey one's thoughts, ideas, or feelings clearly and effectively through speech or writing. In this sense, articulating involves the process of organizing, formulating, and delivering information or arguments in a coherent and understandable manner.
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1. To join together so as to allow motion between the parts. 2. In dentistry, to adjust artificial teeth in their proper positions. 3. To speak clearly and connectedly. 4. Articulated, jointed. 5. Distinct and connected, noting speech.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To pronounce words distinctly.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word articulate originated from the Latin word articulatus, which is the past participle of articulare. This Latin word refers to the action of dividing things into smaller parts or joints. From there, the word evolved and was adopted into Old French as articuler, meaning to divide into small parts, and later into Middle English as articulat, with a similar meaning. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of expressing or speaking clearly, leading to the modern English term articulate.
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