All 4 Uses of
articulate
in
Gulliver's Travels
- His voice was shrill, but very clear and articulate; and I could distinctly hear it when I stood up.†
Chpt 1 *
- But my good star would have it, that he appeared pleased with my voice and gestures, and began to look upon me as a curiosity, much wondering to hear me pronounce articulate words, although he could not understand them.†
Chpt 2
- He spoke often to me; but the sound of his voice pierced my ears like that of a water-mill, yet his words were articulate enough.†
Chpt 2
- While he and I were thus employed, another horse came up; who applying himself to the first in a very formal manner, they gently struck each other's right hoof before, neighing several times by turns, and varying the sound, which seemed to be almost articulate.†
Chpt 4
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