Articulated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /är-ˈti-kyə-ˌlā-təd/ ar·tic·u·lat·ed

Meaning & Definition of Articulated

Articulated (adjective)

  1. having a hinge or pivot connection especially to allow negotiation of sharp turns
  2. having sections connected by joints that allow each section to bend or turn independently in different directions
  3. connected by a joint or joints

Articulated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in pronounced, enunciated

    similar: enunciated, pronounced, sonant, oral, spoken, uttered, vocal, voiced, breathed, chirped, drawled, gasped, intoned, mouthed, mumbled, murmured, muttered, purred, shouted, spluttered, sputtered, squeaked, whispered
    opposite: nonvocal, inarticulate, mute, quiet, silent, unexpressed, unsaid, unspoken, unuttered, unvoiced, surd, voiceless

Articulated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to utter clearly and distinctly

    "uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings"

    similar: enunciated
    related: expressed, pronounced, said, spoke, talked, told, uttered, verbalized, vocalized, voiced, spoke out, spoke up
    near: faltered, grunted, halted, hesitated, maundered, spluttered, sputtered, stammered, stumbled, stuttered, mouthed, mumbled, murmured, muttered, whispered, breathed, drawled, gasped

  2. to convey in appropriate or telling terms

    "an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration"

    similar: clothed, couched, expressed, formulated, phrased, put, said, stated, worded
    related: crafted, framed, hinted, implied, insinuated, intimated, suggested, paraphrased, rephrased, restated, reworded, summarized, translated, communicated, disclosed, spoke, talked, told, uttered, verbalized, vocalized, described, rendered, wrote up

  3. to express (a thought or emotion) in words

    "I'm not articulating my thoughts very well"

    similar: brought out, enunciated, passed, said, spoke, stated, talked, told, uttered, verbalized, vocalized, put into words
    related: aired, discussed, gave, looked, shared, sounded, vented, ventilated, voiced, blabbered, blurted, bolted, got off, shot, advertised, announced, blazed, broadcast, declared, posted, proclaimed, promulgated, publicized, published, affirmed, alleged, asserted, averred, avouched, avowed, breathed, chirped, drawled, gasped, lipped, mouthed, murmured, purred, shouted, spluttered, spouted, whispered, clothed, couched, formulated, formulized, phrased, put, worded, commented, piped up (with), remarked, ripped (out), snarled
    near: stifled, suppressed

Related Entry: Articulate (verb)

Articulate is a different word from Articulated. The synonyms below are for articulate, not for articulated.

  1. to utter clearly and distinctly

    "uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings"

    similar: enunciate
    related: express, pronounce, say, speak, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, voice, speak out, speak up
    near: falter, grunt, halt, hesitate, maunder, splutter, sputter, stammer, stumble, stutter, mouth, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper, breathe, drawl, gasp

  2. to convey in appropriate or telling terms

    "an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration"

    similar: clothe, couch, express, formulate, phrase, put, say, state, word
    related: craft, frame, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, paraphrase, rephrase, restate, reword, summarize, translate, communicate, disclose, speak, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, describe, render, write up

  3. to express (a thought or emotion) in words

    "I'm not articulating my thoughts very well"

    similar: bring out, enunciate, pass, say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, put into words
    related: air, discuss, give, look, share, sound, vent, ventilate, voice, blabber, bolt, blurt, get off, shoot, advertise, announce, blaze, broadcast, declare, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, breathe, chirp, drawl, gasp, lip, mouth, murmur, purr, shout, splutter, spout, whisper, clothe, couch, formulate, formulize, phrase, put, word, comment, pipe up (with), remark, rip (out), snarl
    near: stifle, suppress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Articulated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Articulated:

enunciated, pronounced, sonant, oral, spoken, uttered, vocal, voiced, breathed, chirped, drawled, gasped, intoned, mouthed, mumbled, murmured, muttered, purred, shouted, spluttered, sputtered, squeaked, whispered, clothed, couched, expressed, formulated, phrased, put, said, stated, worded, brought out, passed, spoke, talked, told, verbalized, vocalized, put into words

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Articulated

Words with the opposite meaning of Articulated:

nonvocal, inarticulate, mute, quiet, silent, unexpressed, unsaid, unspoken, unuttered, unvoiced, surd, voiceless

Related Words for Articulated

spoke out, spoke up, crafted, framed, hinted, implied, insinuated, intimated, suggested, paraphrased, rephrased, restated, reworded, summarized, translated, communicated, disclosed, described, rendered, wrote up, aired, discussed, gave, looked, shared, sounded, vented, ventilated, blabbered, blurted

Near Antonyms of Articulated

faltered, grunted, halted, hesitated, maundered, spluttered, sputtered, stammered, stumbled, stuttered, mouthed, mumbled, murmured, muttered, whispered, breathed, drawled, gasped, stifled, suppressed

Origin & Etymology of Articulated

from past participle of articulate:2

First known use: 1884

Frequently Asked Questions about Articulated

What does "Articulated" mean?

"Articulated" means having a hinge or pivot connection especially to allow negotiation of sharp turns. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: having a hinge or pivot connection especially to allow negotiation of sharp turns. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Articulated"?

Other words for "Articulated" include enunciated, pronounced, sonant, oral, spoken, uttered, vocal and voiced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Articulated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Articulated"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Articulated". Common alternatives include enunciated, pronounced, sonant, oral, spoken, uttered, vocal, voiced, breathed and chirped.

What is the opposite of "Articulated"?

Antonyms of "Articulated" include nonvocal, inarticulate, mute, quiet, silent, unexpressed, unsaid and unspoken. Near antonyms include faltered, grunted, halted and hesitated.

How do you use "Articulated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Articulated" in a sentence: "uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings"; "an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration"; "I'm not articulating my thoughts very well".

Is "Articulated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Articulated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Articulated"?

"Articulated" is pronounced /är-ˈti-kyə-ˌlā-təd/ and divided into syllables as ar·tic·u·lat·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Articulated"?

"Articulated" comes from from past participle of articulate:2. First known use: 1884.