articles

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noun

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/ˈɑːr.tɪ.kəlz/

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/ˈɑːr.tɪ.kəlz/

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/ˈɑːr.tɪ.kəlz/

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/ˈɑːr.tɪ.kəlz/

Word Forms

Plural

articles

Description

Articles are individual written pieces—often published in newspapers, magazines, or websites—that inform, explain, argue, or entertain on a specific topic. Think of them as self-contained 'chunks' of content: whether it's a breaking news report, a deep-dive analysis, or a personal essay, each article stands alone with its own title, structure, and purpose.

Examples

She wrote a compelling article about climate change for the Sunday edition.

The journal published three new articles on artificial intelligence this month.

I found an interesting article on sustainable farming while browsing the library database.

Every article in the special issue focuses on global health policy.

He cited five peer-reviewed articles to support his research paper.

Root

articulare

Comes from the Latin verb 'articulare', meaning 'to divide into distinct parts' or 'to joint, connect, or utter distinctly'. It derives from 'articulus' (a small joint or part), reflecting segmentation, clarity, and grammatical structuring. Examples include article, articulate, articulation, disarticulate.