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