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in·ar·tic·u·late
 inarticulate
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- pronunciation:
- In
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tIk
y
liht
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
not comprehensible as spoken language.
She uttered nothing but inarticulate noises.- antonyms:
- articulate
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| definition 2: |
unable to express oneself clearly and effectively.
an inarticulate spokesman for the new product- antonyms:
- articulate, eloquent, fluent, silver-tongued
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| definition 3: |
incapable of intelligible speech, as from anger or surprise.
inarticulate with amazement |
| definition 4: |
not expressed or articulated.
inarticulate desires- antonyms:
- articulate
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| definition 5: |
in biology, not segmented or jointed.
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| related words: |
mute, silent, thick, unintelligible |
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| derivations: |
inarticulately (adv.), inarticulateness (n.) |
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