Word of the Day: Articulate

articulate
ar·tic·u·late

adjective
/ ärˈtikyələt/

1. possessing the ability to speak fluidly and coherently
“Talkers are usually more articulate than doers, since talk is their specialty.” – Thomas Sowell, 1930-
2. spoken with grace and fluency
“You can go through life and actually speak your mind and do it in an articulate fashion and with a really intelligent point of view.” – David Duchovny, 1960-

3. having distinct parts or segments
Insects are well-known for their articulate, segmented bodies.

verb
/ ärˈtikyəˌlāt/

1. to put into words; to give clarity to
“If a fear cannot be articulated, it can’t be conquered.” -Stephen King, 1947-

2. to connect via a joint
Our arms are articulated to the torso via the shoulders.