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articulated

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɑɹˈtɪkjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //ɑːtˈɪkjʊlˌeɪtɪd// ar·tic·u·lat·ed

adj. clearly and carefully expressed. You use this word when someone explains their ideas in a way that is easy to understand and well organized.

adj. expressed clearly, logically, and effectively. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'seem' or 'appear', or attributively before nouns like 'argument' or 'speech'.


SIMPLE

Her explanation was clear and well articulated.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager gave an articulated response to the client's concerns.

COMPLEX

The politician's articulated vision for the country's future resonated with voters who felt unheard by previous administrations.

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Often modified by 'clearly', 'poorly', or 'well'. Commonly collocates with 'argument', 'thought', 'position', or 'speech'.

Pitfall

He articulated his ideas poorly.His ideas were poorly articulated.While 'articulate' is a verb, 'articulated' is frequently used as an adjective describing the state of the expression, not the action of speaking.

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