literate
Translation
literate, educated, knowledgeable
Examples
Only a small percentage of the population was literate.
Only a small percentage of the population was literate.
She is highly literate in the field of music.
She is highly literate in the field of music.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) literate (able to read and write) Only a small percentage of the population was literate.
((to be)) literate ((in sth.)) (knowledgeable about a subject) She is highly literate in the field of music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: educated, learned; Antonyms: illiterate, uneducated
Etymology
From Latin 'litteratus' (educated, learned), which comes from 'littera' (letter).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who knows their 'letters' – they are able to read and write.