articulate

(är-tĭkˈyə-lĭt)

1. Endowed with the power of speech.
2. Composed of distinct, meaningful syllables or words, as human speech.
3. Expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language: an articulate speaker.
4. Characterized by the use of clear, expressive language: an articulate essay.
5. Anatomy Consisting of sections united by joints; jointed.

1. To pronounce distinctly and carefully; enunciate.
2. To utter (a speech sound) by making the necessary movements of the speech organs.
3. To express in coherent verbal form; give words to: couldn't articulate my fears.
4. To fit together into a coherent whole; unify: a plan to articulate nursing programs throughout the state.
5. Anatomy To unite by forming a joint or joints.
6. Architecture To give visible or concrete expression to (the composition of structural elements): a spare design in which windows and doors are barely articulated.

1. To speak clearly and distinctly.
2. To utter a speech sound.
3. Anatomy To form a joint; be jointed: The thighbone articulates with the bones of the hip.

Related Forms:

• ar·ticˈu·late·ly adverb

• ar·ticˈu·late·ness, ar·ticˈu·la·cy (-lə-sē) noun