Both Uses of
articulate
in
The Idiot
- He was quite beside himself, and could hardly articulate his words for rage.†
Chpt 1.10 *
- Be off!' he shouted, trembling all over with rage and scarcely able to articulate the words.†
Chpt 3.6
Definition:
the act of or ability of clearly expressing with words; or to clearly express with words
The 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)