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Articulated

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

simple past and past participle of articulate.

Definitions by Sense

  1. simple past and past participle of articulate
  2. Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
  3. 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.
  4. (grammar, linguistics) Qualified by an article
  5. An articulated vehicle, such as a locomotive.

Example Sentences

The trains are a fixed formation of four articulated vehicles, and are fitted with large vestibules, wide aisles, open gangways and air-conditioning.
The leading engine was one of the Class Y6 2-8-8-2 compound articulateds, [...] The stack noise of one of these great brutes slogging up a grade was quite unforgettable.

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What does articulated mean?

Articulated means simple past and past participle of articulate.

What is a synonym for articulated?

Common synonyms include artic, articulate, jointed.

What is the opposite of articulated?

Possible antonyms include non-articulated, nonarticulated, unarticulated.

How do you use articulated in a sentence?

The trains are a fixed formation of four articulated vehicles, and are fitted with large vestibules, wide aisles, open gangways and air-conditioning.

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