adj
Uncommon
articulated
Articulated (adj) means Built with a joint or hinge that allows bending, especially describing vehicles made of linked sections. Example: “The articulated lorry struggled to turn on the narrow road.”
adj
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Built with a joint or hinge that allows bending, especially describing vehicles made of linked sections.
"The articulated lorry struggled to turn on the narrow road."
How to use articulated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade of parts connected by a hinge or joint, most commonly used for large trucks and buses.
Common pairings
articulated lorry
articulated bus
articulated joint
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Word forms
- Plural
- articulateds
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Etymology
From the past participle of articulate, in the sense "jointed."
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What does “articulated” mean?
The word “articulated” means built with a joint or hinge that allows bending, especially describing vehicles made of linked sections. In plain terms, made of parts connected by a hinge or joint, most commonly used for large trucks and buses.
How do you use “articulated” in a sentence?
Here is “articulated” used in a sentence: “The articulated lorry struggled to turn on the narrow road.”
What is the opposite of “articulated”?
The opposite of “articulated” — its antonyms — are non-articulated, nonarticulated and unarticulated.
What part of speech is “articulated”?
“Articulated” is an adjective.
Is “articulated” a common word?
“Articulated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
