article

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːtɪkəl/
/ˈɑɹtəkl̩/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

2 Definition

An object, a member of a group or class.

Example Sentences
  • a sales article
3 Definition

(grammar) 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).

4 Definition

A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.

Example Sentences
  • The Articles of War are a set of regulations [...] to govern the conduct of [...] military [...] forces
5 Definition

A genuine article.

6 Definition

A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.

Example Sentences
  • Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer.
7 Definition

A person; an individual.

Example Sentences
  • a shrewd article
8 Definition

A wench.

Example Sentences
  • She's a prime article (whip slang), she's a devilish good piece, a hell of a goer.
9 Definition

Subject matter; concern.

10 Definition

A distinct part.

11 Definition

A precise point in time; a moment.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bind by articles of apprenticeship.

Example Sentences
  • to article an apprentice to a mechanic
2 Definition

To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.

3 Definition

To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.