articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
1
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
the way someone pronounces words clearly
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Συνώνυμα
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
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diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Αντώνυμα
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
Θέματα
language_learning
|communication
|speech
Παραδείγματα
- Her articulation is so clear that even in a noisy room you can understand every word.
- The coach gave him drills to improve his articulation of final consonants.
- Good articulation helps your message sound confident and professional.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need to improve my articulation.
- His articulation is very clear.
Ουσιαστικό
C1
property
2
ability to express ideas clearly
the skill of explaining your ideas clearly
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
Συχνό λάθος:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Συνώνυμα
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
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clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Αντώνυμα
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
verbal articulation
|clear articulation of ideas
|the articulation of feelings
|lack of articulation
|skills of articulation
|strong articulation
|political articulation
|public articulation
|written articulation
|effective articulation
Θέματα
communication
|education
|work
Παραδείγματα
- His articulation of the problem helped the team agree on a solution.
- She has the articulation to explain complex topics in simple language.
- Stress can affect your articulation when you’re speaking in public.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She has good articulation in meetings.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
action
3
act of stating something clearly
the act of saying or writing something clearly
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Συνώνυμα
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
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formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Αντώνυμα
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the articulation of a plan
|the articulation of a policy
|the articulation of an argument
|the articulation of goals
|the articulation of a vision
|clear articulation
|public articulation
|explicit articulation
|careful articulation
|the articulation of concerns
Θέματα
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The report calls for the articulation of clear safety standards.
- Her articulation of the company’s values was both specific and practical.
- Without a shared articulation of priorities, the project drifted.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We need a clear articulation of our goals.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
entity
4
joint between bones
a place where bones connect in the body
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
Συχνό λάθος:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
Συνώνυμα
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
Αντώνυμα
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a synovial articulation
|joint articulation
|the knee articulation
|the hip articulation
|an articulation between bones
|pain in the articulation
|inflammation of the articulation
|limited articulation
|range of articulation
|articulation surface
Θέματα
health
|anatomy
Παραδείγματα
- The surgeon examined the articulation to check for cartilage damage.
- In arthritis, inflammation can make an articulation painful and stiff.
- The diagram shows the articulation between the femur and the pelvis.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
entity
5
movable connection between parts
a moving connection between two parts of a machine
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
Συνώνυμα
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.)
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pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
Αντώνυμα
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a hinged articulation
|a pivot articulation
|the articulation of the arm
|a robotic articulation
|articulation mechanism
|articulation joint
|smooth articulation
|loose articulation
|lock the articulation
|articulation point
Θέματα
engineering
|tools
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- The lamp’s articulation lets you angle the light without moving the base.
- Engineers tested the articulation to make sure it stayed stable under load.
- A loose articulation in the tripod made the camera wobble.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This tool has an articulation that can bend.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
property
6
how musical notes are played
the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
articulation in [a passage/piece]
Συνώνυμα
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
Αντώνυμα
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clean articulation
|crisp articulation
|legato articulation
|staccato articulation
|consistent articulation
|articulation in the right hand
|match the articulation
|change the articulation
|articulation markings
|articulation and phrasing
Θέματα
music
|performance
Παραδείγματα
- The pianist’s articulation made the fast passage sound light and precise.
- Try a shorter articulation on the repeated notes to create contrast.
- The score indicates different articulation for the theme and the accompaniment.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Play the notes with clear articulation.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C2
action
7
production of speech sounds
how the mouth makes a speech sound
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
Συνώνυμα
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
Αντώνυμα
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
place of articulation
|manner of articulation
|articulation of /t/
|articulation of /r/
|speech organs in articulation
|articulation patterns
|articulation errors
|articulation training
|articulation in phonetics
|articulation of consonants
Θέματα
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
Παραδείγματα
- In phonetics, the articulation of /p/ involves closing and releasing the lips.
- Learners often need explicit practice in the articulation of unfamiliar sounds.
- The lesson focused on place and manner of articulation for English consonants.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
relation
8
coordinated transfer between schools
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
Συνώνυμα
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
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alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Αντώνυμα
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
Θέματα
education
|administration
Παραδείγματα
- The university strengthened articulation with local community colleges to make transfers easier.
- Good articulation reduces the number of classes students need to repeat after transferring.
- The advisor explained how articulation works for the nursing program.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This school has articulation with the university.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
articulations
noun
Core family
articulate
verb B2
articulately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inarticulate
adjective
inarticulately
adverb
Advanced or less common
articulacy
noun
articulator
noun
articulatory
adjective
Εκφράσεις
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
Παραδείγματα
- The community college has an articulation agreement with several state universities.
- Before enrolling, she checked whether an articulation agreement covered her major.
- The new articulation agreement guarantees junior standing for eligible transfer students.
articulation disorder
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
difficulty pronouncing speech sounds
a problem saying some sounds clearly
Παραδείγματα
- The speech therapist diagnosed an articulation disorder affecting several consonants.
- Early support can help children with an articulation disorder be understood more easily.
- He received therapy for an articulation disorder after recurring ear infections.
articulation marks
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən mˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase
technical
symbols showing how to play notes
music symbols for playing notes short, strong, or smooth
Παραδείγματα
- Pay attention to the articulation marks to match the style of the piece.
- The teacher asked the class to circle all articulation marks in the first page.
- Different articulation marks can completely change the character of a melody.
manner of articulation
1/mˈænɚ əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how airflow is shaped
the way the mouth makes a sound
Παραδείγματα
- A key difference between /t/ and /s/ is their manner of articulation.
- Nasals share a manner of articulation that lets air flow through the nose.
- The chart groups consonants by place and manner of articulation.
place of articulation
1/plˈeɪs əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
where a speech sound is made
the part of the mouth that makes a sound
Παραδείγματα
- English /f/ and /v/ share a place of articulation at the teeth and lip.
- The teacher explained the place of articulation for /k/ at the back of the mouth.
- Two sounds can differ in voicing even if their place of articulation is the same.