Articulate
/ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo express or explain something clearly and effectively.
/ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/
To express (an idea or feeling) fluently and clearly.
She articulated her concerns to the manager.
💡 Simply: To speak or write clearly and easily understood.
More Examples
He struggled to articulate his feelings.
How It's Used
"The politician articulated his vision for the future."
"The essay articulates a complex argument with precision."
Able to express oneself clearly and effectively.
/ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and clearly.
She's a very articulate speaker.
💡 Simply: Good at speaking clearly and effectively.
More Examples
He gave an articulate response to the question.
How It's Used
"The ideal candidate is articulate and persuasive."
From Latin articulatus, past participle of articulare "to furnish with joints", from articulus "joint, knuckle, point", diminutive of artus "joint, limb". The sense of expressing oneself clearly developed later.
Historically, 'articulate' focused more on the physical sense of joints. Its figurative use to describe clear expression developed over time.
Memory tip
Think of 'articulations' in the body – clear points of connection and expression.
Word Origin
"jointed, connected"