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ARTICULATIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does articulative mean? 

ARTICULATIVE (adjective)
  The adjective ARTICULATIVE has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to articulationplay

  Familiarity information: ARTICULATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ARTICULATIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to articulation

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

articulative; articulatory

Context example:

articulatory phonetics

Pertainym:

articulation (the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech)

Derivation:

articulate (express or state clearly)

articulate (speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way)


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