articulated

adjective

ar·​tic·​u·​lat·​ed är-ˈti-kyə-ˌlā-təd 

1

of a vehicle : having a hinge or pivot connection especially to allow negotiation of sharp turns

an articulated lorry/bus

2

a

: having sections connected by joints that allow each section to bend or turn independently in different directions

a camera mounted on an articulated arm

b

: connected by a joint or joints

dolls with articulated limbs [=arms and legs that can be moved because they are connected by joints]

3

of skeletal remains : attached at joints so that the relative position of the bones which existed in life is preserved

But Dirks rejects that suggestion, pointing out that the bones were partly articulated with each other, implying that they were buried soon after death.

—Michael Balter

Examples of articulated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The build-a-dinosaur adventure figure includes an opening jaw, a tail that wiggles when the head moves, articulated legs, and some veggies thrown in for good measure. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

As dusk draws in, the convoy pulls into a compound, articulated lorries lined up. —Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024

Thanks to a stout, catch-free rubber backstay that’s fused to the outsole and an articulated cuff that allows the boot upper to flex independently from the lower, our test pair is still as good as new after a spring of heavy use. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024

For her part, Harris has not articulated specific plans for Puerto Rico, either, and the Biden administration has faced its own challenges in addressing the island's needs. —Alexander Hunter, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of articulate entry 2

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1