WorldAugust 28, 2026

articulable

ar-TIK-yuh-luh-bul

Definition

Capable of being clearly expressed, stated, or justified in words; having a factual or logical basis.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'articulare', meaning 'to divide into joints' or 'to utter distinctly'. It entered English in the late 16th century to describe things that can be broken down or expressed clearly.

In the news

The judge ruled that the government lacked any articulable basis to suspect Anthropic of sabotage, meaning they failed to provide clear or logical evidence to support their claims.

Judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ‘illegal and baseless’

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