adjective
- pronounced or spoken with exaggerated clarity or precision; enunciated more distinctly than is natural or necessary
- having too many joints or articulation points; excessively jointed or segmented
Usage: commonly used in phonetics, speech pathology, and performance contexts
Usage: technical usage in anatomy, robotics, or design
Examples
- The actor's overarticulated delivery made every word sound unnatural and theatrical.
- She spoke in an overarticulated manner, carefully pronouncing each syllable.
- The speech therapist noted that the patient was overarticulated, suggesting tension in the jaw.
- The robot's overarticulated arm allowed it to reach into tight spaces.
- His overarticulated speech pattern made him sound like he was reading from a script.
- The dancer's overarticulated movements emphasized each joint and transition.