Enunciated

Enunciated is the past tense and past participle of the verb enunciate. It has two primary senses: to pronounce words clearly and distinctly, and to state or declare something in a direct, precise, or formal way.

In phonetics and speech practice, to enunciate means to articulate sounds deliberately to maximize intelligibility. An enunciated utterance emphasizes clear consonants and vowels, precise articulation of each syllable, and appropriate pauses. Therapists and language educators may encourage speakers to enunciate to improve intelligibility.

In discourse and writing, an enunciated proposition is one that has been stated openly and with explicit clarification. The term may be used for formal declarations, policies, or theoretical claims.

Etymology: enunciate comes from Latin enuntiare “to declare or reveal,” passing into English via Old French and Middle English. The noun enunciation refers to the act or manner of enunciating, as well as the clarity of pronunciation.

Examples: "She enunciated each word clearly." "The enunciated policy outlined new guidelines."

See also: enunciation, articulation.