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Antonyms for articulation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-tik-yuh-ley-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɑrˌtɪk yəˈleɪ ʃən


Definition of articulation

Origin :
  • early 15c., "a joint or joining; setting of bones," from Old French articulation, from Medieval Latin articulationem (nominative articulatio) "separation into joints," noun of action from past participle stem of articulare "to separate (meat) into joints," also "to utter distinctly," from articulus, diminutive of artus "joint" (see article).
  • noun clear, coherent speech
  • noun connection
Example sentences :
  • Articulation was difficult, and I did not know my own voice.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • In the latter case, also, the distinctness of the articulation was improved.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various
  • The selection and articulation of these men in all communities is all that is necessary.
  • Extract from : « The Ghost in the White House » by Gerald Stanley Lee
  • His English was good, and his articulation indicated a quality of breeding.
  • Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell
  • Arthrodial: an articulation that permits motion in any direction.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Joint: a segment or part between two incisures: an articulation.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The articulation of the leaves and flower is represented by simple gouge cuts.
  • Extract from : « Wood-Carving » by George Jack
  • The first words he uttered showed that his articulation was clearer.
  • Extract from : « Fairy Fingers » by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
  • A convention of articulation teachers was held as early as 1874.
  • Extract from : « The Deaf » by Harry Best
  • It is simple, and well sung, with a distinctness of articulation not often heard.
  • Extract from : « Gryll Grange » by Thomas Love Peacock

Synonyms for articulation

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