Meaning & use

articulation

noun·Academic

The clear formation and pronunciation of speech sounds or words.

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The actor practiced articulation exercises to make every line understandable from the back row.

Her precise articulation made the complicated instructions easy for everyone to follow.

A note on using this word

In anatomy, articulation instead refers to the joint or point where two bones connect and move against each other.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A joint or connection between two bones, or the way parts of a structure fit and move together.

The elbow is a hinge articulation that allows the arm to bend and straighten.

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