literate
Use Literate in a sentence
ər adjective
1.
able to read and write.
2.
having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read.
3.
characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical.
4.
having knowledge or skill in a specified field: literate in computer usage.
5.
having an education; educated.
noun
6.
a person who can read and write.
7.
a learned person.
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literate (ˈlɪtərɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | able to read and write |
| 2. | educated; learned |
| 3. | Compare numerate used to words rather than numbers as a means of expression |
| —n | |
| 4. | a literate person |
| [C15: from Latin litterātus learned. See | |
| 'literately | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
literate
early 15c., from L. lit(t)eratus "educated, learned," lit. "one who knows the letters," formed in imitation of Gk. grammatikos from L. lit(t)era "letter."
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Example sentences
But few people write programs, so hardly anybody is literally computer literate.
In those days, literate families and friends read aloud to each other as a matter of habit.
Most people do not read original papers they rely on scientifically literate journalists to state the significant results.
Many think banking too expensive and complicated, and helping new customers become financially literate takes time.
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