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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 articulation
Familiarity information: ARTICULATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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