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articulateness

articulateness

1 6.7
The ability to speak or write clearly and well
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈtɪkjʊlɪtnəs/
translation icon : articulación
  • Most of Jessica Berry's input on the truth of FN was exquisitely well done and reflects her professionalism and articulateness of a life work currently devoted to FN.

And, and that's an important term for, for Hegel, the true form, the true mode, the manifestation, the true articulateness of it.

Examples

  • Successful communication depends on a balance of articulateness and perception in both the communicator and the audience.

    Academic text (1991)
  • As in so many cases, the state of historical knowledge is a function of the literacy and articulateness of its subjects.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Allowing for variations in articulateness, everyone in the class answered the question in the same way.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Whitman, whose articulateness and command of the issues far surpass Bush's, should have been our first female president.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Abroad, we are forced unmercifully to test our openness, empathy, and cool, our articulateness and attractiveness to others.

    Academic text (1998)
  • So, naturally, she had been attracted, even a bit dazzled, by Dan's articulateness, his almost feminine (she'd thought) desire to communicate his ideas and feelings.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Because of his fluency, articulateness, and passionate nationalism, he was a member of Itzhak Shamir's Likud government and often Israel's persuasive spokesman in interviews with the Western media.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • His articulateness during the debate impressed the audience and helped him win the election.

  • Her articulateness in expressing complex ideas made the lecture easy for everyone to understand.

  • Teachers value students' articulateness, as it shows their ability to convey thoughts clearly.

Synonyms

delivery
vsarticulateness
37 4.1

The way someone says words to others, for example in a speech

is the overall ability to express clearly and effectively, beyond mere style
eloquence
vsarticulateness
20 6.1

The skill of speaking clearly and strongly to persuade people

is about clear effective expression without the necessary aim to persuade or impress
way with words
vsarticulateness
13 5.0

Skill at speaking or writing in a pleasant, convincing way

focuses on clear effective self-expression generally rather than charm or persuasion
articulation
vsarticulateness
9 4.6

To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words

refers to the general ability or quality rather than the single act
fluency
vsarticulateness
8 3.0

A person's ability to speak or write a language easily and smoothly

stresses clarity and effectiveness rather than ease alone
directness
vsarticulateness
6 3.4

Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean

focuses on clear effective expression rather than moral frankness
elocution
vsarticulateness
3 8.5

The ability to speak clearly and expressively

refers more generally to expressing clearly in speech or writing, not only technique
expressiveness
vsarticulateness
2 4.1

The ability to show feelings or ideas clearly in words, art and movement

is more specific to expressing clearly and effectively in speech or writing
intelligibility
vsarticulateness
1 6.5

The ease with which people understand speech or writing

stresses effective expression in speech or writing rather than mere understandability
crispness
vsarticulateness
1 3.8

Direct, clear style in speech and writing that makes meaning easy

covers clear effective expression not limited to brief or blunt style
expressivity
vsarticulateness
1 6.9

How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings

emphasizes ability in speech or writing rather than emotional expression
perspicuity
vsarticulateness
  • Formal
1 9.5

A clear and simple way of saying something so people understand

highlights the ability to express clearly and effectively, not just clarity
volubility
vsarticulateness
  • Formal
1 9.0

Talking a lot and easily with smooth confident speech

highlights clear effective expression rather than fast or abundant output
incisiveness
vsarticulateness
  • Formal
1 7.0

Clear and sharp thinking or writing that shows deep understanding

emphasizes clear effective expression without the sharp or forceful edge
articulacy
vsarticulateness
7.5

The ability to speak ideas clearly when talking to others

includes both speech and writing rather than speech only
lucidness
vsarticulateness
4.4

A clear and easy to understand way of speaking or writing

focuses on speaking or writing ability, not only on being easy to follow
pellucidity
vsarticulateness
  • Formal
9.9

Clear speech or writing that makes ideas easy to understand

relates to the skill of expressing clearly in speech or writing instead
perspicuousness
vsarticulateness
  • Formal
9.9

Clear and easy to understand in writing or speech

emphasizes the personal ability to express effectively in speech and writing
limpidity
vsarticulateness
7.4

Clear and simple writing or speech that is easy to understand

concerns the active skill of expressing clearly in speech or writing
oracy
vsarticulateness
  • UK
7.8

The ability to speak clearly and confidently so others understand you

covers both spoken and written expression rather than speech only
plainspokenness
vsarticulateness
6.5

Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth

is about effective and clear expression in various contexts, not only blunt honesty
communicativeness
vsarticulateness
5.5

A willingness and ability to talk and share ideas with other people

stresses expressing clearly and effectively rather than mere willingness to communicate

Antonyms

Not able to say thoughts or feelings clearly when speaking

How Articulate

eloquence
20 6.1
articulateness
1 6.7
clarity
152 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

articulateness = articulate (transparent) = articulate + ness

A direct nominalization of the adjective 'articulate' with the productive suffix '-ness', meaning 'the quality of being articulate'.

Etymology

The word articulateness comes from the Latin word articulus, which means 'joint', and from the English verb articulate. Think of clear speech as having neat 'joints' between sounds and words so each part is easy to hear, and that's why articulateness means the ability to express yourself clearly.