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article

Syllabification: (ar·ti·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈärtikəl/

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Definition of article

noun

  • 1a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type:small household articles articles of clothing
  • 2a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication:an article about middle-aged executives
  • 3a separate clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement, typically one outlining a single rule or regulation: [as modifier]:it is an offense under Article 7 of the treaty

verb

[with object] (usually be articled)
  • bind by the terms of a contract, as one of apprenticeship.

Phrases

an article of faith

a firmly held belief:it was an article of faith with this circle that women must free themselves

the genuine article

a person or thing considered to be an authentic and excellent example of their kind.

Origin:

Middle English (denoting a separate clause of the Apostles' Creed): from Old French, from Latin articulus 'small connecting part', diminutive of artus 'joint'

Grammar

A term used in traditional grammar. It consists of these words:

a,anindefinite article
thedefinite article
Articles form part of a larger group of words known as determiners.

The ending of article is spelled -cle.a clever newspaper article.

article in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of article in the British & World English dictionary