articulated
Americanadjective
-
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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Warnings are coming from many quarters, but two voices have articulated their concerns this week.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The administration hasn’t publicly articulated a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil typically flows.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Collins, a case that reaffirmed a rule first articulated in Jones v.
From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026
That silent space, where words don’t work for that character and the trauma which can never be quite articulated, is also connected to the silent space where we hope that art can be created.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Stuart Symington, the secretary of the Air Force, articulated Americans' fears in their starkest terms.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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