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letterededucated; having knowledge gained from reading and study

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: educated; having knowledge gained from reading and study

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈletərd/

Korean meaning: 학식 있는, 교양 있는

Korean pronunciation: **레**터드

Example Sentences

  • The lettered professor could speak five languages fluently.
  • Despite being lettered, he still couldn't figure out how to use his smartphone.
  • She came from a lettered family where dinner conversations included philosophical debates.

lettered

ADJECTIVE

//ˈletərd//

educated; having knowledge gained from reading and study

lettered concept
💡 Concept

an elderly professor with glasses sits across from a young student, gesturing thoughtfully while explaining complex concepts. Books, papers, and academic materials are spread across the wooden table between them. The professor references multiple thick volumes while speaking, showing mastery of various subjects. His explanations cause the student's confused expression to change into understanding and amazement. Other students in the background look up from their own books, drawn to the professor's insightful discussion. someone who is educated and has gained extensive knowledge from reading and study

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈletərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈletəd/

🌳Etymology

Rootletter
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Origin

From Middle English 'lettered', derived from 'letter' meaning written character or symbol. The word evolved to mean 'educated' or 'literate' because being able to read and write letters was a mark of education.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The lettered professor could speak five languages fluently.

😄 Fun example

Despite being lettered, he still couldn't figure out how to use his smartphone.

She came from a lettered family where dinner conversations included philosophical debates.

😄 Fun example

The lettered cat somehow learned to read, but still preferred chasing laser pointers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

educatedlearnedscholarlyeruditecultured

Antonyms

illiterateunletteredignorant

Related

intellectualacademicbookishwell-read