Article

Definition

Article is a noun that refers to a written composition on a specific topic published in a newspaper, magazine, or journal. It can also refer to a particular item or object, or, in grammar, a type of word that specifies definiteness (like "the") or indefiniteness (like "a" or "an").

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑrtɪkəl/
• Respelling: AR-tuh-kul

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtɪkəl/
• Respelling: AH-tuh-kul

The pronunciation of "article" varies slightly between American and British English, especially in the first syllable.

Etymology

The word "article" originates from the Latin word "articulus," meaning "a small joint" or "division," derived from "artus" (joint). In English, it came to refer to a separate item or section, as well as a piece of written work.

Derivatives

• Articulate (verb/adjective)
• Articulately (adverb)
• Articulation (noun)
• Articleship (noun)
• Rearticle (verb)

Synonyms

• Composition
• Piece
• Item

Antonyms

• Whole
• Collection
• Aggregate

Usage

The term "article" is commonly used in both publishing and grammar. In publishing, it refers to a piece of writing, as in "She wrote an article for the science journal." In grammar, it refers to words like "the" or "an" that modify nouns.

Related Terms

• Essay: A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
• Report: A formal account of facts or information.
• Section: A distinct part of a written work or document.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A written piece on a specific subject: Refers to a composition published in a periodical or on a website.
  • Example: "She published an article on climate change."
• An item or object: Describes an individual object or thing, especially as part of a collection.
  • Example: "He bought a rare article of furniture."
• A word used with nouns to specify definiteness or indefiniteness (grammar): Refers to words like "the" or "a" that help clarify nouns.
  • Example: "In English, 'a' is an indefinite article, while 'the' is definite."