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ar|ticu|lat|ed /ɑː ^r t I kjʊle I t I d/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] An articulated vehicle, especially a lorry, is made in two or more sections which are joined together by metal bars, so that the vehicle can turn more easily. [BRIT ] in AM, usually use rig , trailer truck

ar|ticu|la|tion /ɑː ^r t I kjʊle I ʃ ^ə n/

1 N‑UNCOUNT Articulation is the action of producing a sound or word clearly, in speech or music. [FORMAL ]

2 N‑UNCOUNT The articulation of an idea or feeling is the expression of it, especially in words. [FORMAL ] □ [+ of ] This was seen as a way of restricting women's articulation of grievances.

ar|ti|fact /ɑː ^r t I fækt/ → see artefact

ar|ti|fice /ɑː ^r t I f I s/ (artifices ) N‑VAR Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices. [FORMAL ] □  Weegee's photographs are full of artfulness, and artifice.

ar|ti|fi|cial /ɑː ^r t I f I ʃ ^ə l/

1 ADJ Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology. □  …a wholefood diet free from artificial additives, colours and flavours. □  The city is dotted with small lakes, natural and artificial. ●  ar|ti|fi|cial|ly ADV [usu ADV with v, oft ADV adj] □  …drugs which artificially reduce heart rate.

2 ADJ [usu ADJ n] An artificial state or situation exists only because someone has created it, and therefore often seems unnatural or unnecessary. □  Removed from the artificial atmosphere of the fashion show, high-fashion clothes often look cheap and silly. ●  ar|ti|fi|cial|ly ADV [ADV adj, ADV with v] □  …state subsidies that have kept retail prices artificially low.

3 ADJ If you describe someone or their behaviour as artificial , you disapprove of them because they pretend to have attitudes and feelings which they do not really have. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  The voice was patronizing and affected, the accent artificial.

a r|ti|fi|cial in|semi|na |tion N‑UNCOUNT Artificial insemination is a medical technique for making a woman pregnant by injecting previously stored sperm into her womb. Female animals can also be made pregnant by artificial insemination. The abbreviation AI is also used.

a r|ti|fi|cial in|te l|li|gence N‑UNCOUNT Artificial intelligence is a type of computer technology which is concerned with making machines work in an intelligent way, similar to the way that the human mind works. The abbreviation AI is also used.

a r|ti|fi|cial res|pi|ra |tion N‑UNCOUNT Artificial respiration is the forcing of air into the lungs of someone who has stopped breathing, usually by blowing through their mouth or nose, in order to keep them alive and to help them to start breathing again. □  She was given artificial respiration and cardiac massage.

ar|til|lery /ɑː ^r t I ləri/

1 N‑UNCOUNT [oft N n] Artillery consists of large, powerful guns which are transported on wheels and used by an army. □  Using tanks and heavy artillery, they seized the town. □  …the sound of artillery fire.

2 N‑SING [with sing or pl verb] The artillery is the section of an army which is trained to use large, powerful guns.

ar|ti|san /ɑː ^r t I zæ n, [AM ] -zən/ (artisans ) N‑COUNT An artisan is someone whose job requires skill with their hands.

art|ist ◆◆◇ /ɑː ^r t I st/ (artists )

1 N‑COUNT An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures or creates sculptures as a job or a hobby. □  Each poster is signed by the artist. □  I'm not a good artist.

2 N‑COUNT An artist is a person who creates novels, poems, films, or other things which can be considered as works of art. □  His books are enormously easy to read, yet he is a serious artist.

3 N‑COUNT An artist is a performer such as a musician, actor, or dancer. □  …a popular artist who has sold millions of records.