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Meaning of inarticulate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnɑrˈtɪkjələt/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    inarticulate

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from in-‘not’ + the adjective articulate; the sense ‘not clearly pronounced’ corresponds to that of late Latin inarticulatus

    Definitions

    1. without or deprived of the use of speech or words

    Examples

    • « inarticulate beasts »
    • « remained stupidly inarticulate and saying something noncommital »
    • « inarticulate with rage »
    • « an inarticulate cry »

    Synonyms

    • aphasic
    • aphonic
    • voiceless
    • dumb
    • mute
    • silent
    • dumb
    • groaning
    • moaning
    • grunting
    • incoherent
    • tongue-tied
    • mute
    • tongueless
    • unspoken
    • wordless
    • speechless
    • dumb
    • stammering(a)
    • stuttering(a)
    • unarticulated

    Antonyms

    • articulate

See also

  • uncommunicative

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