articulate

The definition of articulate is someone capable of speaking easily and clearly, and is most often referred to someone who is well-spoken.

(adjective)

An example of an articulate person is President Barack Obama.

To articulate is defined as the action of speaking clearly, often with superior pronunciation or when discussing a particular issue.

(verb)

An example of articulate is when a primary teacher must pronounce each syllable clearly in order for students to learn letter sounds and spelling.
An example of articulate is a person who clearly lays out his argument on a given subject.

See articulate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

intransitive verb

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See articulate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

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

verb (-lātˌ) ar·tic·u·lat·ed, ar·tic·u·lat·ing, ar·tic·u·lates

verb, transitive

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

verb, intransitive