articulate

/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: articulates · articulating · articulated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make clear or effective.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To speak clearly; to enunciate.

Verb

Examples

I wish he’d articulate his words more clearly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Clear; effective.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Speaking in a clear and effective manner; having both good articulation and good elocution.

Adjective

Examples

She’s a bright, articulate young woman.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “articulate” mean?

To make clear or effective.

Is “articulate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.