erudition

Meanings

• noun

  A deep and extensive knowledge of a particular subject.

  - "His erudition in ancient history is unmatched."
  - "The erudition of the scholars was impressive."

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Synonyms

information , knowledge , learning , lore , scholarism , scholarship

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Variants

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erudition , eruditions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'eruditus' meaning 'bring up, educate', from 'erudire' meaning 'to educate, instruct'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'erudite' is often used to describe someone who is highly knowledgeable and well-educated.

2. The word 'erudition' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. scholarship: The financial aid given to students to pursue higher education, based on academic merit.

2. learning: The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or teaching.

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Culture

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Erudition has been valued throughout history as a sign of intelligence and sophistication. It is often associated with the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, rather than for practical applications.

How to Memorize "erudition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a library filled with books and scholars deep in thought.
   - Visualize a tree with deep roots representing the depth of knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'erudition' with the image of a wise old professor.
   - Link it to the feeling of satisfaction from learning something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Educated' to help remember the definition: E - Extensive, D - Deep, U - Understanding, C - Comprehensive, A - Accumulated, T - Thorough, I - Informed, D - Detailed.

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