Both Uses of
articulate
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Jem became vaguely articulate: " 'd you see him, Scout? d you see him just standin' there?"
p. 111.7articulate = able to speak
- Suddenly Mayella became articulate.
p. 213.7 *articulate = expressive with words
Definitions:
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(1)
(articulate as in: articulate her ideas) the act of or ability of clearly expressing with words; or to clearly express with wordsThe exact meaning of articulate depends upon its context. For example:
- "She is articulate and persuasive." -- well-spoken (expresses her ideas clearly)
- "She articulated what everyone was thinking." -- said aloud
- "After the stroke, she had to learn to articulate her consonants." -- speak distinctly (so each word can be understood)
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Less commonly, articulate can reference jointed segments (including bones). For example:- "Can she fully articulate the joint?" -- move at a joint
- "The articulated bus can be longer without requiring a wider turning radius." -- formed with joints to allow movement