articulacy
- noun
- /ɑrˈtɪkjʊləsi/
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articulación
- It is as if he has escaped the values of Manteg and thus discovered the articulacy of English.
Examples
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During the debate, she demonstrated remarkable articulacy in presenting her ideas clearly.
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It not only spoke but did so with outrageous articulacy, so exquisitely that a balloon emerged from its bell.
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It was a blistering pace which Penguin handled without the slightest loss of articulacy.
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His articulacy made it easy for the audience to understand his complex theories.
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Teachers appreciate students who can express their thoughts with articulacy during discussions.
Synonyms
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6.1
The skill of speaking clearly and strongly to persuade people
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4.6
To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words
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3.0
A person's ability to speak or write a language easily and smoothly
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8.5
The ability to speak clearly and expressively
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4.1
The ability to show feelings or ideas clearly in words, art and movement
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6.7
The ability to speak or write clearly and well
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9.0
Talking a lot and easily with smooth confident speech
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6.9
How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings
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9.5
A clear and simple way of saying something so people understand
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7.0
Clear and sharp thinking or writing that shows deep understanding
The ability to speak clearly and confidently so others understand you
Clear and simple writing or speech that is easy to understand
A willingness and ability to talk and share ideas with other people
Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth
Antonyms
How Articulate
Surface Forms
Morphology
articulacy = articulate (transparent) = articul + acy
Formed by the standard noun-forming suffix '-acy' on the adjective 'articulate', denoting the state or quality of being articulate, which is directly inferable.
Etymology
Articulacy comes from the same root as articulate and article, which once meant a 'joint' or 'small part'. Think of good speech as parts that fit together and move well, so your words come out clearly. That's why articulacy means the ability to express ideas clearly in speech.