adjective

1. having parts connected by joints; jointed
   usually articulated ar·tic′u·lat′ed
2. made up of distinct syllables or words that have meaning, as human speech
3. able to speak
4. expressing oneself easily and clearly
5. well formulated; clearly presented an articulate argument

Etymology: L articulatus, pp. of articulare, to separate into joints, utter distinctly < articulus: see article

transitive verb articulated -·lat′ed, articulating -·lat′·ing

1. to put together by joints; joint
2. to arrange in connected sequence; fit together; correlate to articulate a science program for all grades
3. to utter distinctly; pronounce carefully; enunciate
4. to express clearly
5. Phonet. to produce (a speech sound) by moving an articulator

intransitive verb

1. to speak distinctly; pronounce clearly
2. to be jointed or connected
3. Phonet. to produce a speech sound