articulated

[ahr-tik-yuh-ley-tid]

adjective

1. made clear or distinct.

   articulated sounds.

2. having a joint or joints; jointed.

   an articulated appendage.

3. (of a vehicle) built in sections that are hinged or otherwise connected so as to allow flexibility of movement.

   an articulated bus; an articulated locomotive.

Other Word Forms

• multiarticulated adjective
• unarticulated adjective
• well-articulated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of articulated¹

First recorded in 1545–55; articulate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

President Ronald Reagan famously articulated this vision: “I think you all know that I’ve always felt the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”

From Salon

Firstly, the widely articulated view that Onana is just not very good is wrong.

From BBC

But that position has not been consistently articulated.

From BBC

Echoing concerns articulated in the Franck Report, he drafted a petition to be circulated among the scientists.

From Salon

Certainly, Ferdinand thinks that, as he articulated on his You Tube channel.

From BBC

Related Words

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• verbal