articulate
gb/ɑɹtˈɪkjəlɪt/ us/ɑɹtˈɪkjəlɪt/
B2
English
~ 4900
világosan fogalmazó, ékesszóló, világosan megfogalmaz, érthetően kifejez, ízülettel összekapcsol, csuklósan kapcsolódik, ízesül
B2
1
ékesszóló
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is articulate
She is an articulate advocate for human rights.
Világosan és meggyőzően szólal fel az emberi jogok védelmében.
The teacher praised him for being articulate during the debate.
A tanár megdicsérte, amiért a vita során világosan fogalmazott.
He gave an articulate explanation of the problem.
An articulate leader can inspire others.
Her articulate speech impressed the interview panel.
Learner examples
She is very articulate.
Nagyon jól ki tudja fejezni magát.
He is an articulate man.
Jól fogalmazó ember.
My friend is articulate in English.
The boy is articulate for his age.
She is articulate when she talks about her work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'articulate' with 'artistic', but 'articulate' refers to clear expression, not creativity or art.
Meaning
able to express ideas clearly
Collocations
highly articulate
|be articulate
|remarkably articulate
|an articulate speaker
Synonyms
eloquent (Emphasizes fluent, persuasive, and often beautiful expression, sometimes more formal than 'articulate'.)
Antonyms
inarticulate (Describes someone unable to express themselves clearly in speech or writing.)
Themes
communication
|personality
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to speak or write in a clear way so that people understand you easily.
Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to articulate [something]
She struggled to articulate her thoughts under pressure.
Nyomás alatt nehezen tudta világosan megfogalmazni a gondolatait.
The manager articulated the company's goals for the next year.
A vezető világosan megfogalmazta a vállalat következő évi céljait.
He could not articulate his feelings about the incident.
The spokesperson articulated their concerns during the meeting.
They articulated a vision for the future.
Learner examples
She can articulate her ideas well.
Világosan meg tudja fogalmazni az ötleteit.
He articulated his plan to the team.
Világosan megfogalmazta a tervét a csapat előtt.
I cannot articulate my feelings now.
The teacher articulated the rules.
He articulates his thoughts clearly.
Common mistake:
Learners may omit the object after 'articulate' when one is needed, e.g., saying 'He articulated well' without specifying what was articulated in contexts that require it.
Meaning
to express ideas clearly
Collocations
articulate an idea
|articulate a plan
|articulate feelings
|articulate clearly
Synonyms
express (A more general term for conveying thoughts or feelings; 'articulate' stresses clarity and precision.)
Antonyms
mumble (Implies speaking unclearly or indistinctly, making it hard for others to understand.)
Themes
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say or write something in a clear way so people understand it well.
To express thoughts, feelings, or ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to articulate [something] with [something]
The robot's arms are articulated at the shoulders and elbows.
A robot karjai a vállaknál és a könyököknél csuklósan kapcsolódnak.
The two bones are articulated by a flexible joint.
A két csontot rugalmas ízület köti össze.
Architects designed the building with articulated sections for movement.
The insect's legs are articulated to allow complex motion.
Learner examples
The toy has articulated legs.
A játéknak csuklós lábai vannak.
Two bones are articulated by a joint.
Két csontot ízület köt össze.
The robot's arms are articulated.
This chair has an articulated backrest.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this technical meaning with the common speaking/writing sense of 'articulate'. Context usually clarifies which is intended.
Meaning
to connect by a joint
Collocations
articulated arm
|articulated structure
|articulated segments
Synonyms
joint (Refers specifically to forming a joint between two parts; often used in anatomy and mechanics.)
Antonyms
separate (Means to disconnect parts so they are no longer joined.)
Themes
anatomy
|engineering
|body
|science
|technology
Definition
To join parts together so they can move at the joint.
To connect parts of a structure or body by a joint so they can move relative to each other.
Grammar
Dictionary form
articulate
IPA
GB/ɑɹtˈɪkjəlɪt/
US/ɑɹtˈɪkjəlɪt/
Syllables & stress
ar - tic - u - late (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: articulate
Verb
- Base: articulate
- 3rd Person Singular: articulates
- Present Participle: articulating
- Past: articulated
Word family
Forms
articulates
verb
articulating
verb
articulated
verb
Core family
articulation
noun B2
articulately
adverb
Related words
articulateness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inarticulate
adjective
inarticulately
adverb
Advanced or less common
inarticulacy
noun
articulatory
adjective
Expressions
articulate oneself
1/ɑɹtˈɪkjəlɪt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
express oneself clearly
To speak or write so that others understand your thoughts well.
Examples
- He finds it difficult to articulate himself when he's nervous.
- She always articulates herself with confidence and clarity.