educated
Translation
educated, knowledgeable, cultured
Examples
She is a highly educated woman.
She is a highly educated woman.
He made an educated guess about the result.
He made an educated guess about the result.
Grammar Patterns
an educated ((person)) a person who has a good level of education. She is a highly educated woman.
an educated ((guess/decision)) a guess or decision based on knowledge and experience. He made an educated guess about the result.
Similar Words
Synonyms: learned, knowledgeable, well-read; Antonyms: uneducated, ignorant
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to educate'. From the Latin 'educatus'.
Memory Tips
Someone who has received an 'education' is now in an 'educated' state. The '-ed' ending shows it's the result of an action.