knowledgable

knowl·edge·a·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/

Definitions of knowledgable word

adjective knowledgable possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive. 1
noun knowledgable Alternative spelling of knowledgeable. 1

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Origin of knowledgable

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

First recorded in 1600-10; knowledge + -able

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Parts of speech for Knowledgable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Knowledgable

knowledgable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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