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literate

adjective noun

knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɪtəɹət

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields

    “computer literate”

adjective

  1. versed in literature; dealing with literature

adjective

  1. able to read and write

noun

  1. a person who can read and write

In context

Example Sentences

computer literate

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Antonyms

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