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semiliterate

adjective

literate but poorly informed

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
EM
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. literate but poorly informed

adjective

  1. barely able to read and write

    “an semiliterate scrawl”

adjective

  1. able to read but not to write

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Example Sentences

an semiliterate scrawl
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