Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

articulator

Noun

/ɑːrˈtɪkjʊleɪtər/

Definition

An articulator is a device that holds the dental casts in a specific relationship to each other, simulating the movements of the jaw.

Examples

The dentist used an articulator to help with the patient’s dental prosthetics.
In speech therapy, understanding how articulators function can aid in correcting pronunciation.

Meaning

In a broader sense, an articulator is anything that connects or joins together parts. In linguistics, it refers to the parts of the vocal tract involved in producing speech sounds.