/ ˌɪnɑːˈtɪkjələt; NAmE -ɑːrˈtɪk-/ adjective
1.
( of people ) not able to express ideas or feelings clearly or easily
2.
( of speech ) not using clear words; not expressed clearly :
an inarticulate reply
OPP articulate
► in·articu·late·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from in- not + the adjective articulate ; the sense not clearly pronounced corresponds to that of late Latin inarticulatus .