illiterate
English
Etymology
Recorded in English since 1556, from Latin illitteratus (“unlearned, ignorant”), itself from in- (“un-”) + litteratus (“furnished with letters”) (from littera (“letter, character”)).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/
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Adjective
illiterate (comparative more illiterate, superlative most illiterate)
- Unable to read and write.
- Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
- Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
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Translations
unable to read and write
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having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
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not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing
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See also
- innumerate (adjective)
- numerate (adjective)
Synonyms
- analphabet
- analphabetic (noun)
Translations
an illiterate person
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See also
- innumerate (noun)
- numerate (noun)
References
- “illiterate” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.
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