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- [ih-lit-er-it]
- /ɪˈlɪt ər ɪt/
- /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lit-er-it]
- /ɪˈlɪt ər ɪt/
Definitions of illiterates word
- adjective illiterates unable to read and write: an illiterate group. 1
- adjective illiterates having or demonstrating very little or no education. 1
- adjective illiterates showing lack of culture, especially in language and literature. 1
- adjective illiterates displaying a marked lack of knowledge in a particular field: He is musically illiterate. 1
- noun illiterates an illiterate person. 1
- noun illiterates Plural form of illiterate. 1
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Origin of illiterates
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60, illiterate is from the Latin word illiterātus unlettered. See il-2, literate
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Parts of speech for Illiterates
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
illiterates popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
illiterates usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illiterates
noun illiterates
- ass — An ass is an animal which is related to a horse but which is smaller and has long ears.
- stooge — an entertainer who feeds lines to the main comedian and usually serves as the butt of his or her jokes.
- jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
- idiot — Informal. an utterly foolish or senseless person: If you think you can wear that outfit to a job interview and get hired, you're an idiot!
- sucker — a person or thing that sucks.
Antonyms for illiterates
noun illiterates
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- brain — Your brain is the organ inside your head that controls your body's activities and enables you to think and to feel things such as heat and pain.
adjective illiterates
- literates — Plural form of literate.
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