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- [lit-er-it]
- /ˈlɪt ər ɪt/
- /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
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- [lit-er-it]
- /ˈlɪt ər ɪt/
Definitions of literate word
- adjective literate able to read and write. 1
- adjective literate having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read. 1
- adjective literate characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical. 1
- adjective literate having knowledge or skill in a specified field: Is she computer literate? The boss needs a computer‐literate assistant. 1
- adjective literate having an education; educated. 1
- noun literate a person who can read and write. 1
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Origin of literate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin līterātus, litterātus learned, scholarly. See letter1, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Literate
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literate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
literate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for literate
adj literate
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- cultured — If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts.
- learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
- lettered — educated or learned.
adjective literate
- well-educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- well-read — having read extensively (sometimes followed by in): well-read in oceanography.
- erudite — Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- literary — pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature: literary history.
- informed — having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.
Antonyms for literate
adj literate
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- uneducated — not educated.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
adjective literate
- illiterate — unable to read and write: an illiterate group.
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