article
article
Articles identify whether a noun is definite (specific or particular) or indefinite (general or unspecific). For this reason, articles are divided into two categories: the definite article, the, and the indefinite articles, a and an.
ar·ti·cle
(är′tĭ-kəl)n.
1. An individual thing or element of a class; a particular object or item: an article of clothing; articles of food.
2. A particular section or item of a series in a written document, as in a contract, constitution, or treaty.
3. A nonfictional literary composition that forms an independent part of a publication, as of a newspaper or magazine.
4. Grammar
a. The part of speech used to indicate nouns and to specify their application.
b. Any of the words belonging to this part of speech. In English, the indefinite articles are a and an and the definite article is the.
5. A particular part or subject; a specific matter or point.
tr.v. ar·ti·cled, ar·ti·cling, ar·ti·cles
To bind by articles set forth in a contract, such as one of apprenticeship.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin articulus, joint, article, diminutive of artus, joint (translation of Greek arthron, joint, article); see ar- in Indo-European roots.]
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article
(ˈɑːtɪkəl)n
1. one of a class of objects; item: an article of clothing.
2. an unspecified or previously named thing, esp a small object: he put the article on the table.
3. a distinct part of a subject or action
4. (Journalism & Publishing) a written composition on a subject, often being one of several found in a magazine, newspaper, etc
5. (Grammar) grammar a kind of determiner, occurring in many languages including English, that lacks independent meaning but may serve to indicate the specificity of reference of the noun phrase with which it occurs. See also definite article, indefinite article
6. (Law) a clause or section in a written document such as a treaty, contract, statute, etc
7. (Law) in articles formerly, undergoing training, according to the terms of a written contract, in the legal profession
9. archaic a topic or subject
vb (tr)
archaic to accuse
[C13: from Old French, from Latin articulus small joint, from artus joint]
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ar•ti•cle
(ˈɑr tɪ kəl)n., v. -cled, -cling. n.
1. a factual piece of writing, usu. on a single topic, appearing in a newspaper, magazine, etc.
2. an individual object, member, or portion of a class; item: an article of clothing.
3. something of indefinite character or description.
4. an item for sale; commodity.
5. a member of a small class of words or affixes, as the words a, an, and the in English, that are linked to nouns and that typically function in identifying the noun as a noun and in indicating definiteness or indefiniteness of reference. Compare definite article, indefinite article.
6. a separate clause or section in a contract, treaty, statute, or other formal document.
v.t.7. to charge or accuse of specific offenses.
8. to bind by the articles of a contract: to article an apprentice.
[1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Medieval Latin articulus article of faith, Latin: joint, member, clause, diminutive of artus joint; see -cle1]
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text
– article1. 'text'
The text of a book or magazine is the main written part of it, rather than the introduction, pictures, or index.
The illustrations and text were beautifully produced.
2. 'article'
You do not refer to a piece of writing written for a newspaper or magazine as a 'text'. You call it an article.
Four years ago Clive Norling wrote an article in the Times.
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article
Past participle: articled
Gerund: articling
| Imperative |
|---|
| article |
| article |
| Present |
|---|
| I article |
| you article |
| he/she/it articles |
| we article |
| you article |
| they article |
| Preterite |
|---|
| I articled |
| you articled |
| he/she/it articled |
| we articled |
| you articled |
| they articled |
| Present Continuous |
|---|
| I am articling |
| you are articling |
| he/she/it is articling |
| we are articling |
| you are articling |
| they are articling |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have articled |
| you have articled |
| he/she/it has articled |
| we have articled |
| you have articled |
| they have articled |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was articling |
| you were articling |
| he/she/it was articling |
| we were articling |
| you were articling |
| they were articling |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had articled |
| you had articled |
| he/she/it had articled |
| we had articled |
| you had articled |
| they had articled |
| Future |
|---|
| I will article |
| you will article |
| he/she/it will article |
| we will article |
| you will article |
| they will article |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have articled |
| you will have articled |
| he/she/it will have articled |
| we will have articled |
| you will have articled |
| they will have articled |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be articling |
| you will be articling |
| he/she/it will be articling |
| we will be articling |
| you will be articling |
| they will be articling |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been articling |
| you have been articling |
| he/she/it has been articling |
| we have been articling |
| you have been articling |
| they have been articling |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been articling |
| you will have been articling |
| he/she/it will have been articling |
| we will have been articling |
| you will have been articling |
| they will have been articling |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been articling |
| you had been articling |
| he/she/it had been articling |
| we had been articling |
| you had been articling |
| they had been articling |
| Conditional |
|---|
| I would article |
| you would article |
| he/she/it would article |
| we would article |
| you would article |
| they would article |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have articled |
| you would have articled |
| he/she/it would have articled |
| we would have articled |
| you would have articled |
| they would have articled |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
article
A word used to identify the noun that it precedes.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. | article - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publicationeditorial, newspaper column, column - an article giving opinions or perspectives feature article, feature - a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning" magazine article - an article published in a magazine news article, news story, newspaper article - an article reporting news piece - an artistic or literary composition; "he wrote an interesting piece on Iran"; "the children acted out a comic piece to amuse the guests" offprint, separate, reprint - a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication paper - a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses; "he has written many scientific papers" think piece - an article in a newspaper or magazine or journal that represents opinions and ideas and discussion rather than bare facts nonfiction, nonfictional prose - prose writing that is not fictional |
| 2. | article - one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing"article of commerce - an article that is offered for sale breakable - an article that is fragile and easily broken; "pack the breakables separately" knickknack, novelty - a small inexpensive mass-produced article notion - (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items; "buttons and needles are notions" ware - articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software' | |
| 3. | article - a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section" arbitration clause - a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract deductible - a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount double indemnity - a clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death escalator, escalator clause - a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) joker - an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent; "when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract" reserve clause - a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration; "the reserve clause was used to bind players to a particular ball club" rider - a clause that is appended to a legislative bill document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) contract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law | |
| 4. | article - (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) determinative, determiner - one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases definite article - a determiner (as `the' in English) that indicates specificity of reference indefinite article - a determiner (as `a' or `some' in English) that indicates nonspecific reference | |
| Verb | 1. | article - bind by a contract; especially for a training periodoblige, obligate, bind, hold - bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise" |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
article
noun
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
article
noun1. An individually considered portion of a whole:
2. Something having material existence:
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Translations
شَيء، سِلْعَه، قِطْعَهمَقَالمَقالَه
článekčlenartiklkuspředmět
artikelvarebestemte/ubestemte artikelparagrafpunkt
artikkel
artikkeliartiklaesinejuttukappale
članak
névelőújságcikk
artikel
greingreinirvara, vörutegund, hlutur
記事
기사
artikelisprekėstraipsnis
apģērba gabaliartikulspriekšmetsraksts
articol
artikel
članekčlenizdelekblago
artikel
บทความ
bài báo
article
[ˈɑːtɪkl]
A. N
3. (Ling) → artículo m
definite/indefinite article → artículo m definido/indefinido, artículo m determinado/indeterminado
B. VT (Brit) to be articled to sb → estar de aprendiz con algn
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
article
n
(in newspaper etc) → Artikel m; (= encyclopedia entry) → Eintrag m
(of constitution) → Artikel m; (of treaty, contract) → Paragraf m; articles of association → Gesellschaftsvertrag m; article of faith → Glaubensartikel m; (fig) → Kredo nt; articles of war (Hist) → Kriegsartikel pl
(of articled clerk) to be under articles → (Rechts)referendar sein; to take one’s articles → seine Referendarprüfung machen
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
article
(ˈaːtikl) noun1. a thing or an object. This shop sells articles of all kinds; articles of clothing.
2. a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine. He has written an article on the new sports centre for a local magazine.
3. the (the definite article) or a/an (the indefinite article).
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article
→ مَقَال článek artikel Artikel άρθρο artículo artikkeli article članak articolo 記事 기사 artikel artikkel artykuł artigo статья artikel บทความ makale bài báo 文章Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
article - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
article - one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing"
article - a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
article - bind by a contract; especially for a training period