erudite
/ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/
Meanings
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adjective
A person who is learned or knowledgeable, especially in a particular field.
- "The erudite professor gave a fascinating lecture on ancient civilizations."
- "The erudite judge was known for his deep understanding of the law."
Pronunciation
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/ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with eruditerude , mute , crude
Variants
List of all variants of erudite that leads to same resulterudite , eruditely
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'eruditus', meaning 'brought up', 'educated'.
Trivia
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The term 'erudite' is often used interchangeably with the term 'scholar'.
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The word 'erudite' comes from the Latin word 'eruditus', which means 'brought up' or 'educated'.
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In medieval Europe, erudite scholars were often members of monasteries, where they spent their days studying and copying manuscripts.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
scholar: A person who pursues advanced knowledge in a particular field.
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intellectual: A person who has a high level of intelligence and knowledge.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
He wasn't bashful about showing himself to be feverishly "erudite", … terminally droll, and a wizard phrasemaker.
- Susan Sontag,{it}New Yorker{/it},18 & 25 June 2001 -
… an engaging fellow: "erudite", entertaining, intolerant of trendiness and fearlessly old-fashioned. … He can turn a nice phrase, too.
- Mordecai Richler,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},2 May 1995 -
He was well read, especially in the works of Kipling, a field in which Violet could give him a game, and from time to time they would exchange "erudite" letters about Kipling characters.
- Anthony Powell,{it}The Strangers All are Gone{/it},1982
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'erudite' has been used extensively in literature to describe characters who possess a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom. In art, erudite figures are often depicted as scholars, philosophers, or sages. In music, the term 'erudite' is used to describe complex and sophisticated compositions.
How to Memorize "erudite"
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visualize
- Visualize a person dressed in scholarly robes, surrounded by books and scrolls.
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associate
- Associate the word 'erudite' with the image of a wise, knowledgeable person.
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mnemonics
- Remember the acronym 'E R U D I T E': Experts, Readers, Understanders, Discoverers, Innovators, Thinkers, Educators.
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