articulated

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g.

Pronunciation

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ahrtikyuhlaytuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɑɹˈtɪkjəleɪtəd

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Definition

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adjective

Of a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.
Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.

noun

An articulated vehicle, such as a locomotive.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency: Moderately Common
Typical Use: Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.

Used this way, articulated is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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clearly articulatedfully articulatedwell articulated

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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articulateverbBase word
Provide with a joint.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

articulated laddernounCompound term
A ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place.
articulated lorrynounCompound term
A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together.

Related words

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articulatio synovialisnounRelated term
A joint so articulated as to move freely.

Related Words

Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.

tractornoun
axlenoun
locomotivenoun
busnoun

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Antonyms

Sense: of a vehicle

unarticulated

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