Meaning & Definition of word "Article"

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    Article

    /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

    noun:

    • 1. A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
      • Example: She wrote an article about climate change for the local newspaper.
    • 2. A particular item or object.
      • Example: The store carries every article needed for the camping trip.
    • 3. A section of a legal document, such as a contract or statute.
      • Example: The agreement was contained in several articles, detailing the responsibilities of each party.
    • 4. An individual thing or unit, especially one which is part of a group.
      • Example: Each article in the collection has its own unique history.

    determiner:

    • 1. A word that specifies a noun as being either definite or indefinite.
      • Example: In English, 'the' is a definite article, while 'a' is an indefinite article.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Latin 'articulus', meaning 'joint, division, or member'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to write an article:

    To compose a written piece for publication.

    the article in question:

    The specific article being discussed or referred to.

    feature article:

    A detailed report on a specific topic, often including interviews and deeper analysis.

    Related Words

    editorial:

    An article that expresses the opinion of the author or publication.

    publication:

    The process of making content available to the public.

    essay:

    A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

    Slang Meanings of article

    Meaning: Slang for a particularly notable or sensational article.

    Example Sentence: Did you see that article? It was pure clickbait!

    Meaning: A term used to refer to a piece of gossip or rumor.

    Example Sentence: I read an article about their breakup, but I don't know how true it is.