Articulation

/ɑːrˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of expressing or the state of being expressed clearly in speech or writing.

Her articulation of the complex ideas made them accessible to the audience.

The physical process of pronouncing words.

The speech therapist worked on his articulation to help him speak more clearly.

A joint or connection between bones, especially where they meet.

The articulation between the femur and the tibia is crucial for knee movement.

The state of being jointed or connected.

The articulation of the model provided a clear view of how the parts interact.

From Latin articulatio, from articulare 'to divide into joints, to arrange'.

articulation disorder

A speech problem that affects the ability to pronounce words correctly.

verbal articulation

The ability to express ideas clearly through speech.

fine articulation

The precise and nuanced expression of thoughts or movements.

articulate

To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

articulatory

Related to the articulation of speech sounds.

joint

A point where two bones meet, allowing for movement.

Clear speech or expression.

She really nailed the articulation in that presentation.

To express oneself clearly, often used in a criticism.

He needs to work on his articulation; he mumble too much.