article
UK: ˈɑːtɪk(ə)l | US: ˈɑːrtɪk(ə)l
n. a distinct piece of writing in a publication (e.g., newspaper, journal)
n. a particular item or object (e.g., "an article of clothing")
n. (grammar) a determiner (e.g., "the," "a," "an")
The word "article" traces back to Latin articulus, meaning "small joint" or "division," derived from artus (joint) and the diminutive suffix -iculus. Over time, it evolved to signify "a distinct part" (e.g., clauses in law, sections in writing) and later specialized in grammar (e.g., "the" as a small connecting word). The logic reflects how language segments ideas into manageable units—like joints in a body or sections in text.
She wrote an article about climate change for the magazine.
The contract included an article on confidentiality.
He bought several articles of furniture for his new apartment.
In English, "a" and "the" are definite and indefinite articles.
The museum displayed rare articles from ancient civilizations.