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articulation

articulation

9 4.6
To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrtɪˈkjuːleɪʃən/
translation icon : articulación
  • NDNP grant application guidelines stipulate the articulation of a plan to involve an advisory board in the selection process.
  • clear articulation
  • articulation rate
  • articulation tests

And we have two beautiful articulations of that.

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Examples

  • Cultures develop and continue to develop in the articulation of new conversations.

  • As I think I told you, your articulation in London was absolutely brilliant.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • There had to be some, some learning and articulation that that needed to take place.

  • And even his articulation, once shared, gets to be mine as well.

  • It's the first time that there's been this kind of articulation in policy of the need to do this.

    Academic text (1999)
  • At this point, his articulation errors were interfering with others' ability to understand him.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And feedback must be given clearly in articulation, preferably in writing, and most importantly, very quickly.

  • One basic premise of this study is that adults can perceive fine differences in articulation in children's speech.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Moya demonstrates the intersections between race and class in perceptions and articulations of masculinity.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The teacher praised the student's clear articulation of her ideas during the debate.

Synonyms

expression
vsarticulation
230 3.4

The way someone shows thoughts and feelings in speech and writing

is specifically the clear act of putting thoughts or feelings into words
fluency
vsarticulation
8 3.0

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

emphasizes clarity of words rather than ease or speed of expression
enunciation
vsarticulation
3 5.5

Clear speech that is easy for people to understand

is broader, covering clear verbal expression not only clear pronunciation
elocution
vsarticulation
3 8.5

The ability to speak clearly and expressively

is the simple act of saying thoughts clearly without the performance aspect
expressiveness
vsarticulation
2 4.1

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

is limited to clear wording of thoughts or feelings rather than wider conveyance
verbalization
vsarticulation
  • US
1 5.6

Putting thoughts or feelings into words so others can understand them

is the action done with emphasis on clear wording of thoughts or feelings
articulateness
vsarticulation
1 6.7

The ability to speak or write clearly and well

is the actual act of making thoughts or feelings clear in words
expressivity
vsarticulation
1 6.9

How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings

is the doing of clear expression rather than the general quality
verbal expression
vsarticulation
3.7

To show ideas and feelings using spoken or written words

focuses on doing that communication clearly in words rather than any medium
verbalism
vsarticulation
8.4

Using words to express ideas, beliefs or opinions in speech and writing

is the clear expression of thoughts or feelings rather than mere wording
articulacy
vsarticulation
7.5

The ability to speak ideas clearly when talking to others

describes the action of making thoughts or feelings clear rather than the ability
limpidity
vsarticulation
7.4

Clear and simple writing or speech that is easy to understand

is the act of making ideas clear in words rather than overall clarity
perspicuousness
vsarticulation
  • Formal
9.9

Clear and easy to understand in writing or speech

is the specific act of clearly putting thoughts or feelings into words

Antonyms

Not being able to speak clearly so other people understand you

Compounds

9.9

A way of making speech sounds that uses four lip movements

How Clear

eloquence
20 6.1
clarity
152 3.0
articulation
9 4.6
mumbling
6 3.6

Surface Forms

articulation singular
articulations plural

Morphology

articulation = articulate (transparent) = articulate + ion

The noun 'articulation' is transparently derived from the verb 'articulate' by adding the suffix '-ion', indicating the act or process.

Etymology

Articulation comes from the Latin articulare, which meant 'to join' and from articulus meaning 'little joint'; think of putting your ideas into clear, joined parts so others can follow, which is why articulation means expressing thoughts clearly.