illiteracies

Meanings

• noun

  The inability to read and write with fluency and understanding.

• A condition characterized by the inability to read or write.

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Antonyms

literacy

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Synonyms

analphabetism

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Variants

List of all variants of illiteracies that leads to same result
illiteracies , illiteracy

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Etymology

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From the Latin illiteratus, meaning unlettered or uneducated.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 750 million adults worldwide are illiterate.

2. Illiteracy is more common among women than men.

3. Illiteracy is a major barrier to economic development.

4. Illiteracy can lead to poor health outcomes, as people are unable to read instructions on medication or understand health information.

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Related Concepts

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1. Literacy: The ability to read, write, and understand written language.

2. Functional literacy: The ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform everyday tasks, such as filling out forms or reading instructions.

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Culture

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Illiteracy has been a significant issue throughout history, particularly in developing countries. It can lead to social and economic disadvantages and limit opportunities for personal growth and success. Illiteracy has been addressed through various literacy programs and initiatives.

How to Memorize "illiteracies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person struggling to read a sign or fill out a form.
   - Visualize a classroom where some students are unable to read or write.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person holding a blank piece of paper and a pencil, but unable to write.
   - Think of the word as the opposite of literacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I CAN'T READ: Inability, Can't, Aren't, Never, Try, Read, and Write, and Explore, and Ask for help.

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