article — a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtɪkl/
Example Sentences
- The article about cats ruling the internet went viral overnight.
- Please don't forget the article 'the' when you write in English.
- Every article in this store is overpriced, even the plastic spoons!
article
NOUN[/ˈɑːrtɪkl/]
a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
She reads a fascinating article about ocean life in the Sunday newspaper.
Every article breaks down to a particle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'articulus' meaning 'small joint' or 'division,' which is the diminutive of 'artus' meaning 'joint' or 'limb.' The sense evolved from physical joints to mean divisions or sections of writing.
Breakdown
Latin 'articulus' (small joint/section) + -le (diminutive suffix) = article (a distinct section or piece of writing)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The article about cats ruling the internet went viral overnight.”
“Please don't forget the article 'the' when you write in English.”
“Every article in this store is overpriced, even the plastic spoons!”
“She published a groundbreaking article on quantum physics.”
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