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inarticulate

inar·ti·cu·late

UK/ɪn.ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ US/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

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”
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Origin

From the substantivation of the above adjective through the associated taxon's name (Inarticulata). Used by contrast with Articulata.

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