ˈɑ:tɪkl n. & v. --n. 1 (often in pl.) an
item or
commodity, usu.
not further distinguished (a
collection of
odd articles). 2 a non-fictional
essay,
esp.
one included
with others in a
newspaper,
magazine,
journal, etc. 3 a a
particular part (an article of faith). b a
separate clause or
portion of
any document (articles of apprenticeship). 4 Gram.
the definite or
indefinite article. --v.tr.
bind by articles of apprenticeship. ødefinite article Gram. the
word (the in English) preceding a
noun and implying a
specific or
known instance (as in the
book on the
table; the art of
government; the
famous public school in Berkshire). indefinite article Gram. the word (e.g. a,
an,
some in English) preceding a noun and implying
lack of specificity (as in
bought me a book; government is an art;
went to a public school). the Thirty-nine Articles a set of beliefs affirmed by the ministers of the
Church of England. [ME f. OF f. L articulus dimin. of artus joint]
