literacy's
ər noun
1.
the quality or state of being literate, especially the ability to read and write.
2.
possession of education: to question someone's literacy.
3.
a person's knowledge of a particular subject or field: to acquire computer literacy.
Related forms
an·ti·lit·er·a·cy, adjective
Synonyms
2. learning, culture.
2. learning, culture.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the ability to read and write |
| 2. | the ability to use language proficiently |
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Literacy's
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
literacy
formed in English and first attested 1883 (see literate); illiteracy dates back to 1650s.
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