The article
Example: Article presents written content published in media outlet
Definition
"The article" refers to a written piece of content published in a media outlet such as a newspaper, magazine, or online platform. It presents information, opinions, or news on a specific topic for public reading and engagement.
Etymology
The word "article" originates from the Latin word 'articulus,' meaning 'a small joint or segment.' Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'article' to mean a distinct section or item, before being adopted in English to refer to a written piece or document, especially in journalism.
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"The article" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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