articulated Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb provide with a joint
    joint; articulate.
    • the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood
  2. verb put into words or an expression
    phrase; articulate; word; formulate; give voice.
    • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
  3. verb speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
    sound out; pronounce; enunciate; articulate; say; enounce.
    • She pronounces French words in a funny way
    • I cannot say `zip wire'
    • Can the child sound out this complicated word?
  4. verb unite by forming a joint or joints
    articulate.
    • the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones
  5. verb express or state clearly
    vocalize; vocalise; enunciate; articulate.
  6. adjective consisting of segments held together by joints
    articulate.

WordNet


Ar*tic"u*la`ted adjective
Definitions
  1. United by, or provided with, articulations; jointed; as, an articulated skeleton.
  2. Produced, as a letter, syllable, or word, by the organs of speech; pronounced.

Webster 1913