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literate
[lit-er-it]
adjective
able to read and write.
having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read.
characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like.
His writing is literate but cold and clinical.
Synonyms: ,having knowledge or skill in a specified field.
Is she computer literate? The boss needs a computer‑literate assistant.
having an education; educated.
Synonyms: ,
noun
a person who can read and write.
a learned person.
literate
/ ˈɪəɪ /
adjective
able to read and write
educated; learned
used to words rather than numbers as a means of expression Compare numerate
noun
a literate person
Other 51Թ Forms
- literately adverb
- antiliterate adjective
- antiliterately adverb
- unliterate adjective
- ˈٱٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of literate1
Example Sentences
"It's plain from looking at the letters that whoever made the die wasn't literate, the letters don't bear much resemblance to Latin - they're garbage really," he explained.
"He realised more people were getting literate, which was then good for publicity," Dave said.
“Made me laugh ... and continue to worry. It appeals to the literate.”
When two of the last literate inhabitants rise up, chaos ensues.
The lesson is clear: in a democracy, real resistance to fake news comes from a critically media literate citizenry, not the power of billionaire gatekeepers.
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