- ar|tic´u|la´tor
- ar|tic|u|late «adjective, noun. ahr TIHK yuh liht; verb. ahr TIHK yuh layt», adjective, verb, -lat|ed, -lat|ing, noun.–adj.1. spoken in distinct syllables or words: »
A baby cries and gurgles but does not use articulate speech.
SYNONYM(S): clear, intelligible.2. able to put one's thoughts into words easily and clearly: »Julia is the most articulate of the sisters.
3. made up of distinct parts; distinct.–v.t.1. to speak distinctly; express in clear sounds and words: »The speaker was careful to articulate his words so that everyone in the room could understand him.
SYNONYM(S): enunciate.2. to unite by joints: »The two bones are articulated like a hinge.
–v.i.1. to express oneself in words: »Radio and television announcers are trained to articulate clearly.
SYNONYM(S): enunciate.2. to fit together in a joint: »After his knee was injured, he was lame because the bones did not articulate well.
–n.any invertebrate having the body and limbs composed of jointed segments.╂[< Latin articulātus, past participle of articulāre (probably) divide into single joints < articulus article]–ar|tic´u|late|ly, adverb.–ar|tic´u|late|ness, noun.–ar|tic´u|la´tor, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
