articulation — the action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a particular kind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a particular kind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The robot's articulation was so poor that it sounded like it was speaking with marshmallows in its mouth.
- Her articulation of complex theories made the difficult subject accessible to all students.
- The politician's articulation was so vague that even he seemed confused about what he was saying.
articulation
NOUN[/ɑːrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃn/]
the action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a particular kind
The lawyer's articulation of every clause made the verdict undeniable to the jury.
Clear articulation turns calculation into population education!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin articulus, meaning 'joint' or 'small member', which originally referred to the physical structure of joints that connect bones. The meaning evolved metaphorically to describe the clear, distinct joining of sounds and words in speech, and eventually came to mean the act of expressing thoughts clearly and distinctly.
Breakdown
articul- (joint, from Latin articulus) + -ation (action or process). The suffix -ation transforms the Latin root into a noun denoting the action or manner of joining or expressing distinctly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The robot's articulation was so poor that it sounded like it was speaking with marshmallows in its mouth.”
“Her articulation of complex theories made the difficult subject accessible to all students.”
“The politician's articulation was so vague that even he seemed confused about what he was saying.”
“Good articulation is essential for effective public speaking.”
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