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- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/
- /ˈnɒl.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/
Definitions of knowledgeable word
- adjective knowledgeable possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive. 1
- noun knowledgeable Intelligent and well informed. 1
- adjective knowledgeable knows a lot 1
- noun knowledgeable knows a lot about sth 1
- adjective knowledgeable Someone who is knowledgeable has or shows a clear understanding of many different facts about the world or about a particular subject. 0
- adjective knowledgeable possessing or indicating much knowledge 0
Information block about the term
Origin of knowledgeable
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; knowledge + -able
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Knowledgeable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knowledgeable 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
knowledgeable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for knowledgeable
adj knowledgeable
- well-rounded — having desirably varied abilities or attainments.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
adjective knowledgeable
- on the ball — a spherical or approximately spherical body or shape; sphere: He rolled the piece of paper into a ball.
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- erudite — Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
Antonyms for knowledgeable
adj knowledgeable
- senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
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