flap vs articulate

articulate vs flap

flap is a noun but articulate is not a noun.

flap is not an adjective while articulate is an adjective.

flap and articulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flap	Yes	No	Yes	No
articulate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, articulate is a hypernym of flap; that is, articulate is a word with a broader meaning than flap:

flap: pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
articulate: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Other hypernyms of flap include enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say, sound out.

flap (noun)	articulate (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation

flap (adjective)	articulate (adjective)
	expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
	consisting of segments held together by joints

flap (verb)	articulate (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
make a fuss; be agitated	express or state clearly
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind	put into words or an expression
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion	provide with a joint
move with a flapping motion	unite by forming a joint or joints
move with a thrashing motion

Difference between flap and articulate

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