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il·lit·er·ate
 illiterate
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- pronunciation:
- ih
lI
t
riht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
If a person is illiterate, they cannot read or write.
- antonyms:
- literate
- similar words:
- ignorant
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| definition 2: |
showing substandard learning; poorly educated; ignorant.
- antonyms:
- literate
- similar words:
- ignorant
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| definition 3: |
lacking familiarity with elements of culture such as literature and art.
- antonyms:
- erudite, literate
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| definition 4: |
ignorant of a particular branch of knowledge.
illiterate with regard to science- antonyms:
- literate
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| related words: |
ignorant, uncivilized |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one that is illiterate.
- antonyms:
- literate
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| derivations: |
illiterately (adv.), illiterateness (n.) |
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