literate

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having the ability to read and write.

  - "She is a literate person."
  - "In many countries, literacy is considered a basic human right."

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Antonyms

illiterate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with literate
liter , bitter , witter , quitter

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Variants

List of all variants of literate that leads to same result
literate , literately , literateness , literatenesses , literates

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'literatus', meaning 'educated' or 'skilled in literature'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known literate civilization was the Sumerians, around 3500 BC.

2. The ability to read and write was once considered a privilege only for the wealthy and the powerful.

3. Literacy rates are often used as an indicator of a country's development and progress.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illiteracy: The inability to read or write with understanding.

2. Alphabet: A set of letters or characters used to represent the phonemes (sounds) of any spoken language written in that script.

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Culture

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Literacy is a crucial aspect of modern society and has been a subject of interest in various forms of art and literature. In literature, literacy is often portrayed as a means of empowerment and knowledge. In music, there are songs that celebrate literacy and its importance in personal growth and societal progress.

How to Memorize "literate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the letters L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E forming the word.
   - Imagine a person holding a book and reading.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'literate' with the image of a person holding a book and reading.
   - Think of the word 'knowledge' when you see or hear the word 'literate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Loves Reading And Writing' to remember the meaning of literate.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'literate' and remember its meaning in that context.

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