Articulary

/ɑɹ.ˈtɪk.jə.ˌwɛr.i/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of a joint or articulation; having the character of a joint.

Etymology

From 'articulate' or 'articulus' (joint) plus the suffix '-ary' (relating to). This creates an adjective meaning 'relating to joints or jointedness.'

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare variant of 'articular'—you'd almost never see it in modern English because 'articular' serves the same purpose!

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