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articulate

Adjective

IPA /ɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt/

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Able to express your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that other people can easily understand you.

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articulate/ɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt/

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articulate — Able to express your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that other people can easily understand you.

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Word origin

From Latin articulare, meaning to divide into joints.

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Articulately is the adverb: someone can explain an idea articulately.

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