knowledgeable — having or showing a great deal of knowledge; well-informed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a great deal of knowledge; well-informed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather is incredibly knowledgeable about vintage cars - he can spot a 1965 Mustang from a mile away!
- The tour guide was so knowledgeable that we learned more in two hours than in any history class.
- She's knowledgeable about everything from quantum physics to cooking pasta perfectly.
knowledgeable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbəl/]
having or showing a great deal of knowledge; well-informed
having or showing a great deal of knowledge; well-informed
Be knowledgeable and acknowledgeable, make differences bridgeable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in Middle English by combining 'knowledge' with the productive suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of being known' or 'possessing knowledge'. It developed from the earlier noun 'knowledge', which itself derives from Old English 'cnawan' (to know) through the suffix '-lache' (state or condition).
Breakdown
knowledge (state of knowing, from Old English cnawan + -lache) + -able (capable of, able to be). The suffix '-able' indicates the capacity or quality of possessing or demonstrating knowledge.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather is incredibly knowledgeable about vintage cars - he can spot a 1965 Mustang from a mile away!”
“The tour guide was so knowledgeable that we learned more in two hours than in any history class.”
“She's knowledgeable about everything from quantum physics to cooking pasta perfectly.”
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