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- [in-ahr-tik-yuh-lit]
- /ˌɪn ɑrˈtɪk yə lɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ahr-tik-yuh-lit]
- /ˌɪn ɑrˈtɪk yə lɪt/
Definitions of inarticulately word
- adjective inarticulately lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker. 1
- adjective inarticulately unable to use articulate speech: inarticulate with rage. 1
- adjective inarticulately not articulate; not uttered or emitted with expressive or intelligible modulations: His mouth stuffed, he could utter only inarticulate sounds. 1
- adjective inarticulately not fully expressed or expressible: a voice choked with inarticulate agony. 1
- adjective inarticulately Anatomy, Zoology. not jointed; having no articulation or joint. 1
- noun inarticulately In an inarticulate manner. 1
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Origin of inarticulately
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word inarticulātus, dating back to 1595-1605. See in-3, articulate
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Parts of speech for Inarticulately
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inarticulately popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inarticulately usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inarticulately
adverb inarticulately
- incoherently — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
- hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- speechless — temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc.: speechless with alarm.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
Antonyms for inarticulately
adverb inarticulately
- eloquently — In an eloquent manner; stated well.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
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