literate
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.
having knowledge or skill in a specified field: Is she computer literate? The boss needs a computer‐literate assistant.
having an education; educated.
a person who can read and write.
a learned person.
Origin of literate
1Other words for literate
Other words from literate
- lit·er·ate·ly, adverb
- an·ti·lit·er·ate, adjective, noun
- an·ti·lit·er·ate·ly, adverb
- un·lit·er·ate, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for literate
/ (ˈlɪtərɪt) /
able to read and write
educated; learned
used to words rather than numbers as a means of expression: Compare numerate
a literate person
Origin of literate
1Derived forms of literate
- literately, adverb
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