articulation

A noun referring to the act or manner of expressing something clearly in speech, or the state of being jointed or connected, especially in anatomy or mechanics.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт или способ ясного выражения чего-либо в речи, или состояние сочленения или соединения, особенно в анатомии или механике.esSustantivo que denota el acto o la forma de expresar algo claramente en el habla, o el estado de articulación o conexión, especialmente en anatomía o mecánica.frNom désignant l'action ou la manière d'exprimer clairement quelque chose dans le discours, ou l'état d'articulation ou de jonction, notamment en anatomie ou en mécanique.deSubstantiv, das den Akt oder die Art des klaren Ausdrucks von etwas in der Sprache bezeichnet, oder den Zustand des Verbundenseins bzw. der Verbindung, besonders in Anatomie oder Mechanik.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou modo de expressar algo de forma clara na fala, ou o estado de articulação ou junção, especialmente em anatomia ou mecânica.zh名词，指清晰地表达或发音的行为或方式，也指连接或接合的状态，尤用于解剖学或机械学中。arاسم يشير إلى عملية أو طريقة التعبير الواضح عن شيء ما في الكلام، أو حالة الالتحام أو الاتصال، خاصة في علم التشريح أو الميكانيكا.

1. Pronunciation B2 formal

   The physical process of producing speech sounds by moving the tongue, lips, jaw, and other speech organs.

   • Clear articulation is essential for public speaking.
   • The speech therapist worked on his articulation of the 'r' sound.
   • Her articulation was so precise that every word was understood.

   ruАртикуляцияesArticulación del hablafrArticulation (phonétique)deArtikulationptArticulaçãozh发音arالنطق

   Synonymes: enunciationpronunciationspeechutterancevocalization

2. Connection or joint B2 formal

   The way in which two parts or things are joined together, allowing movement.

   • The articulation of the robot's arm allows for smooth movement.
   • The bridge's articulation was designed to withstand earthquakes.
   • The articulation between the two pipes was sealed with a gasket.

   ruСочленениеesArticulación (unión de dos partes)frArticulation (joint)deGelenkverbindungptArticulaçãozh关节连接arمَفْصِل

   Synonymes: connectioncouplinghingejointjunctionjuncturelinkageunion

3. Expression of ideas B2 formal

   The act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas in a clear and coherent way.

   • His articulation of the complex theory was remarkably clear.
   • The poem is a beautiful articulation of grief and loss.
   • She struggled with the articulation of her emotions.

   ruВыражение мыслейesExpresión de ideasfrArticulation (expression des idées)deAusdruck von GedankenptExpressão de ideiaszh表达思想arالتعبير عن الأفكار

   Synonymes: communicationdeliveryenunciationexpressionphrasingpresentationutterancevoicingwording

4. Bone joint C1 formal medical

   The point where two or more bones meet in the body, often allowing movement.

   • The knee is a complex articulation that allows for bending and straightening.
   • Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the articulation of the hip.
   • The doctor examined the articulation of the shoulder for signs of injury.

   ruСуставesArticulación óseafrArticulation osseusedeGelenkptArticulaçãozh关节arمَفْصِل

   Synonymes: joint

5. Joining for motion C1 formal

   The act of connecting parts in a way that permits movement between them.

   • The articulation of the prosthetic limb was carefully engineered.
   • The articulation of the train cars allows them to navigate curves.
   • Proper articulation of the scaffolding is crucial for safety.

   ruСочленениеesArticulación (unión móvil)frArticulation (mise en mouvement)deGelenkverbindungptArticulaçãozh关节连接arمَفْصِل

   Synonymes: connectioncouplinghingejointjuncturelinkage

• articulations plural form
• articulations' possessive plural form
• articulation's possessive singular form