Word a Day
illiterate
What does illiterate mean?
illiterate (adjective): unable to read and write.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce illiterate?
/ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are antonyms of illiterate?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “illiterate” mean?
capable of being changed
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unable to read and write
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of surpassing excellence
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aggressive; antagonistic
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