Word: article Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Middle English article, from Old French article, from Latin articulus (“a joint, limb, member, part, division, the article in grammar, a point of time”), from Latin artus, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂értus (“that which is fit together; juncture, ordering”), from the root *h₂er- (“to join, fit (together)”). Doublet of articulus. Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtɪkl̩/, [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ], /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/, /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/, [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] 1. A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc. Example: Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are […]. (Common gem materials not addressed in this article include amber, amethyst, chalcedony, garnet, lazurite, malachite, opals, peridot, rhodonite, spinel, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.) 2. An object, a member of a group or class. Example: an article of clothing Example: There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished. 3. A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto). Example: ‘A song called “Freak Like Me” by the Sugababes,’ said Jesse. ‘Just Sugababes, no article,’ the man said, enjoying the stunned reaction on Jesse’s face. 4. A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these. Example: The Articles of War are a set of regulations[…]to govern the conduct of[…]military[…]forces 5. Ellipsis of genuine article. Labels: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis 6. A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set. Example: Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer. Example: upon each article of human duty 7. A person; an individual. Labels: dated, derogatory Example: a shrewd article Example: "You dateless article," stormed his father, leaving Bennett to realise in his laconic way that he was, and probably always would be, a disappointment to Dad. 8. A wench. Labels: obsolete, slang Example: She's a prime article, a devilish good piece, a hell of a goer. 9. Subject matter; concern. Labels: dated Example: a very great revolution that happened in this article of good breeding Example: This last article perhaps will hardly be believed. 10. A distinct part. Labels: dated 11. A precise point in time; a moment. Labels: obsolete Example: This fatal news coming to Hick's Hall upon the article of my Lord Russell's trial, was said to have had no little influence on the jury and all the bench to his prejudice. Example: […] who has more opportunities of acquiring the knowledge, than a physician? He is admitted into the dwellings of all ranks of people, and into the innermost parts of them; he sees them by their fireside, at their tables, and in their beds; he sees them at work, and at their recreations; he sees them in health, in sickness, and in the article of death; […]