Definition of INARTICULATE

inarticulate

Plural: inarticulates

Adjective

  • without or deprived of the use of speech or words
    • "inarticulate beasts"
    • "remained stupidly inarticulate and saying something noncommittal"
    • "inarticulate with rage"
    • "an inarticulate cry"

Adj

  • Not articulated in normal words.
  • Speechless.
  • Unable to speak with any clarity.
  • Not having joints or other articulations.

Noun

  • An animal belonging to the subphylum Inarticulata.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin inarticulatus and from in- + articulate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Synonyms

unarticulate

Antonyms

articulate

Scrabble Score: 14

inarticulate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inarticulate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inarticulate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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