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

Incredibly Preserved Fossils Two perfectly articulated skeletons of the sheep-size dinosaur Psittacosaurus, found in China's Yixian Formation. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024

Its breathability is excellent, and that moisture control—along with the unfettered feel of four-way stretch fabric and articulated seams that allow the arms to move freely—made the Proton Hybrid testers’ favorite midlayer for sweat-producing adventures. —Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024

This ensured that her strategy was clearly articulated and her execution plan was solid, increasing the confidence of potential investors. —Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

But, crucially, this isn’t a point that’s ever articulated, let alone hammered home. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of articulate entry 2

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1