literacy
Translation
literacy, the ability to read and write
Examples
Literacy rates have improved significantly.
Literacy rates have improved significantly.
We need to improve financial literacy.
We need to improve financial literacy.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) literacy knowledge in a specific area We need to improve financial literacy.
literacy rate the percentage of people who can read and write Literacy rates have improved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: education, knowledge; Antonyms: illiteracy
Etymology
From Latin 'littera' meaning 'letter'. The suffix '-acy' denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'letters'. Literacy is the ability to understand letters (i.e., to read and write).