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单词 articulation
释义

articulation

noun

ar·​tic·​u·​la·​tion (ˌ)är-ˌti-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce articulation (audio)
1
a
: a joint or juncture between bones or cartilages in the skeleton of a vertebrate
b
: a movable joint between rigid parts of an animal
2
a
: the action or manner of jointing or interrelating
the articulation of the limbs
b
: the state of being jointed or interrelated
3
a
: the act of giving utterance or expression
b
: the act or manner of articulating sounds
c
: an articulated utterance or sound
specifically : consonant
4
: occlusion sense 1b

Synonyms

  • expression
  • formulation
  • phrasing
  • statement
  • utterance
  • verbalism
  • voice
  • wording
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Example Sentences

The book is the articulation of his vision. her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching
Recent Examples on the Web Lydia, like Lenny, possesses powers of articulation that rival her musical skills. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Sometimes photographs may simply be at rest, waiting for their moment of articulation to arrive, but they are often trapped between the official histories of photography and time. Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 Nearly all share in the articulation of this message, but none do so more poignantly than Jacqueline Williams as Calpurnia, the Finch family’s Black housekeeper. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 This adjustable bed base has all the features for a relaxing, pain-free night's sleep with head and foot articulation, a rolling massage mode, USB ports and more. Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Those long control arms are similar to aftermarket long travel suspension systems, and like those, work to minimize CV angles even at the extreme limits of that articulation. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2022 Her line Ondyn is inspired by water, and all pieces feature a highly technical and beautiful diamond articulation. Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022 Running parallel to this literary education is Gunn’s articulation of his sexuality and romantic potential. Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 17 June 2022 As the show went on, the strings occasionally slid into soft articulation; and the brasses suffered from clumsiness and imprecision, mistakes that can’t be hidden in music that lives or dies on accuracy. New York Times, 20 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English articulacioun, borrowed from Latin articulātiōn-, articulātiō "jointed structure, division into joints," from articulāre "to divide into distinct parts" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at articulate entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

articulation

noun

ar·​tic·​u·​la·​tion är-ˌti-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce articulation (audio)
: the making of articulate sounds (as in speaking)

Medical Definition

articulation

noun

ar·​tic·​u·​la·​tion (ˌ)är-ˌtik-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce articulation (audio)
1
: the action or manner in which the parts come together at a joint
a sketch showing the articulation of the limbs
2
a
: a joint between bones or cartilages in the vertebrate skeleton that is immovable when the bones are directly united, slightly movable when they are united by an intervening substance, or more or less freely movable when the articular surfaces are covered with smooth cartilage and surrounded by a joint capsule see amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis, synarthrosis
b
: a movable joint between rigid parts of any animal (as between the segments of an insect appendage)
3
a
: the act or manner of articulating
b
: an articulated utterance or sound
4
a(1)
: the act of properly arranging artificial teeth
(2)
: an arrangement of artificial teeth
b
: occlusion sense 2a

articulation

noun

1
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • voice
  • formulation
  • expression
  • wording
  • phrasing
  • utterance
  • statement
  • verbalism
  • observation
  • reflection
  • speech
  • thought
  • vent
  • tongue
  • outlet
  • remark
2
as in speech
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking you will have to work on your articulation if you want to be an announcer on TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • speech
  • enunciation
  • diction
  • expression
  • utterance
  • wording
  • elocution
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