Etymology of the English word articulate
the English word articulate
derived from the Classical Latin word articulatus (distinct)
derived from the Latin word articulare (divide into distinct parts, articulate)
derived from the Latin word articulus (joint; portion of limb, finger between joints; point of time)
derived from the Latin word artus (joint, articulatus, little joint; arm, leg, limb; close, firm, tight)
derived from the Latin word artus translation of Greek arthron
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ar-