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ILLITERATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Illiterate.

How to pronounce illiterate:

US

Illiterate - as an adjective

Not able to read or write

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
literate

Lacking culture, especially in language and literature

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
literate

Illiterate - as a noun

A person unable to read

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illiterate personnonreader
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ignoramusknow nothinguneducated person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Illiterate - as an adjective satellite

Uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

Example: "She is ignorant of quantum mechanics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignorant

Example Sentences

"She felt embarrassed about being an illiterate in a room full of scholars."
"My grandfather grew up in a time when illiterates were common in rural areas."
"The illiterate population often falls victim to scams and exploitation."
"The illiterate woman was denied the right to vote due to her inability to read."
"He was illiterate and couldn't read the sign."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLITERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illiterate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLITERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ILLITERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illiterate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLITERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ILLITERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illiterate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLITERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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