Word of the Day - articulate

articulate

Pronunciation /ɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/ /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/
adjective
1 Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
2 technical - Having joints or jointed segments.
2.1 Zoology - Denoting a brachiopod which has projections and sockets that form a hinge joining the two halves of the shell.
verb
[with object]
1 Pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.
1.1 Express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.
2 no object - Form a joint.
2.1 be articulated - Be connected by joints.

Origin
Mid 16th century from Latin articulatus, past participle of articulare ‘divide into joints, utter distinctly’, from articulus ‘small connecting part’ (see article).

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Bob was certain that he had articulated his perspective. Nonetheless, Betty made her own decision. Bob decided it was wise to agree.