To articulate
Definition
To pronounce sounds or words clearly, distinctly, and intelligibly through the coordinated movement of the vocal organs; (in grammar) to accompany a noun or another structural element with an article (definite or indefinite); (in anatomy / mechanics) to join or connect two rigid elements (bones, parts) by means of a movable or flexible joint to allow movement.
Bilingual Equivalents
- To articulate
- To enunciate
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | First-conjugation regular verb, standard finite structural paradigms matching modern tense endings. |
| Formation | Neologistic borrowing from French 'articuler' and Latin 'articulare', fully integrated into the Romanian morphological system. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ar.ti.ku.ˈla] |
| Source | Compendium of General Linguistics, Human Anatomy and Mechanical Engineering Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Logopedul l-a ajutat pe copil să articuleze corect consoanele șterse din cauza aparatului dentar.
EN: The speech therapist helped the child correctly articulate the consonants slurred because of the dental brace.
RO: Inginerul a proiectat un braț robotic capabil să se articuleze în trei planuri geometrice diferite.
EN: The engineer designed a robotic arm capable of articulating itself in three different geometric planes.
RO: În limba română, substantivele se pot articula hotărât prin adăugarea unor sufixe specifice la sfârșitul cuvântului.
EN: In the Romanian language, nouns can be definitely articulated by adding specific suffixes to the end of the word.
Idioms & Phrases
A articula un sunet / To articulate a sound
RO: Procesul fonetic structural de poziționare a limbii și buzelor pentru a emite o vcoală sau o consoană specifică.
EN: The structural phonetic process of positioning the tongue and lips to emit a specific vowel or consonant.
A se articula mecanic / To hinge / link mechanically
RO: Modalitate de conectare a pieselor unui utilaj prin pivoți sau rulmenți ce asigură flexibilitate structurală.
EN: A method of connecting machinery parts via pivots or bearings that ensures structural flexibility.
A articula un substantiv / To decline with an article
RO: Operațiune gramaticală structurală prin care se marchează gradul de determinare al unui obiect în cadrul propoziției.
EN: A structural grammatical operation whereby the degree of determination of an object within the sentence is marked.
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