Meaning & use
articulation
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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