article
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɑːtɪkl̩/]
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1. article (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
Example: Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are […]. (Common gem materials not addressed in this article include amber, amethyst, chalcedony, garnet, lazurite, malachite, opals, peridot, rhodonite, spinel, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.)
2. article (noun) — sense 2
Definition: An object, a member of a group or class.
Example: an article of clothing
3. article (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
Example: ‘A song called “Freak Like Me” by the Sugababes,’ said Jesse.
‘Just Sugababes, no article,’ the man said, enjoying the stunned reaction on Jesse’s face.
4. article (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
Example: to article an apprentice to a mechanic
5. article (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.
Example: At noon dined alone with Sir W. Batten, where great discourse of Sir W. Pen, Sir W. Batten being, I perceive, quite out of love with him, thinking him too great and too high, and began to talk that the world do question his courage, upon which I told him plainly I have been told that he was articled against for it, and that Sir H. Vane was his great friend therein.
6. article (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.
Example: If […]all his errors and follies were articled against him, the man would seem vicious and miserable.
Structure of the word
Roots:- h₂er (Proto-Indo-European)
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