Synonyms

articulated

American

[ahr-tik-yuh-ley-tid] / ɑrˈtɪk yəˌleɪ tɪd /

adjective

made clear or distinct.

articulated sounds.
having a joint or joints; jointed.

an articulated appendage.
(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

Etymology

Origin of articulated

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

Example Sentences

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And Nasa has at last articulated a credible plan to build on this moment rather than wait three years and start again.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Finally, plaintiffs articulated the flaw in social media correctly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Warnings are coming from many quarters, but two voices have articulated their concerns this week.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Art isn’t easy, Stephen Sondheim articulated about the creative process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

James Thompson, a twenty-six-year-old cafeteria worker, eloquently articulated the Negro dilemma in a letter he wrote to the Pittsburgh Courier.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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