articulate
Having segments that move
Articulate describes speech or expression that is clear, fluent, and well-organized: an articulate defense of her position, He's surprisingly articulate for a five-year-old.
The verb means to express thoughts clearly or to pronounce distinctly: She articulated her concerns to management.
In anatomy, articulate means to connect at a joint—bones articulate with each other, allowing movement.
The adjective form for jointed structures is articulated: an articulated bus, articulated skeleton.
State or fast train
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
- verbalizeExpress in speech
- conveyCommunicate or transport
- voiceSound from throat
state · phrase · formulate · explain · pronounce · enunciate · utter · declare
Speaking with refinement
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- persuasiveAble to convince others
coherent · lucid · clear · cogent · polished · poised · refined · smooth
Connected by pivot joint
- segmentedDivided into sections
- connectedJoined to another
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- jointedHaving flexible connections
flexible · pivoting · movable · ball-and-socket · synovial · skeletal · vertebrate · limbed
Without obstruction or fog
- distinctClearly distinguishable, separate
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- comprehensibleAble to be understood
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
crisp · sharp · defined · precise · explicit · understandable · coherent · transparent
Showing careful consideration
- cerebralRelating to intellect
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- rationalGoverned by logic
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
discerning · reflective · reasoned · considered · sophisticated · nuanced · astute · perceptive
Manner of speaking words
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- phoneticsStudy of speech sounds
- accentRegional speech pattern
- intonationPitch variation in speech
inflection · cadence · stress · syllabication · prosody · modulation · resonance · timbre
express
State or fast train
- communicateExchange thoughts with others
- verbalizeExpress in speech
- conveyCommunicate or transport
voice · state · phrase · formulate · explain · pronounce · enunciate · utter · declare · narrate
well-spoken
Speaking with refinement
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
persuasive · coherent · lucid · clear · cogent · polished · poised · refined · smooth · graceful
hinged
Connected by pivot joint
- segmentedDivided into sections
- connectedJoined to another
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
jointed · flexible · pivoting · movable · ball-and-socket · synovial · skeletal · vertebrate · limbed · appendage
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- distinctClearly distinguishable, separate
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- comprehensibleAble to be understood
unambiguous · crisp · sharp · defined · precise · explicit · understandable · coherent · transparent · unmistakable
thoughtful
Showing careful consideration
- cerebralRelating to intellect
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- rationalGoverned by logic
insightful · discerning · reflective · reasoned · considered · sophisticated · nuanced · astute · perceptive · erudite
pronunciation
Manner of speaking words
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- phoneticsStudy of speech sounds
- accentRegional speech pattern
intonation · inflection · cadence · stress · syllabication · prosody · modulation · resonance · timbre · projection
- formal speechformal speech, formal tone, formal address, well-spoken, eloquence
- communicateexpress, convey, communicate, tell, share
- communication verbssay, speak, tell, talk, ask
- expressionexpress, convey, communicate, verbal, nonverbal
- public speakingspeech, public speaking, keynotes, keynote speeches, oratory
- clarifyexplain, clarify, elucidate, elaborate, spell out
articulateinarticulate
Unable to express clearly
incoherent · unintelligible · unclear · garbled · muddled
articulatetongue-tied
Unable to express oneself
inarticulate · stammering · stuttering · halting · faltering
articulatemute
Without voice or sound
speechless · silent · voiceless · dumb · tongueless
- clear articulationDistinct, intelligible speech
- manner of articulationHow airflow shapes speech
- articulated lorryPivoting cab-and-trailer vehicle
- articulated busHinged multi-section transit vehicle
- articulated lorriesJointed heavy goods vehicles
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