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Definition of inarticulate

inarticulate

/ˌɪn.ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/
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Adverb:inarticulately
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inarticulate Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Unable to express one's ideas or feelings clearly or easily in words.

Example

"Overwhelmed by the sudden announcement, he remained inarticulate and could only nod in agreement."

2

Not clearly pronounced or formed into recognizable words or syllables (of a sound or utterance).

Example

"An inarticulate murmur rose from the back of the auditorium when the microphone failed."

3

Having no joints or segments (in anatomy and zoology).

Example

"Brachiopods are traditionally divided into articulate and inarticulate groups based on the hinge structure of their shells."

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• Rhymes for inarticulate

• Nearby Words

inaptness
inarguable
inarguably
inarticulate
inartistic
inasmuch
inattention

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin inarticulatus ('indistinct'), formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and articulatus ('distinct' or 'jointed'), from artus ('joint').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inarticulate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inarticulate
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