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illiterate
01
lacking the ability to read and write in any language
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most illiterate
Comparative
more illiterate
gradable
Examples
Many children in impoverished countries are still illiterate due to a lack of access to education.
02
lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular subject or area
Examples
Despite living in a multicultural society, he remained illiterate in terms of understanding different cultures and traditions.
03
lacking knowledge or education in a particular field
Examples
He is technologically illiterate and struggles with computers.
Illiterate
01
a person who cannot read or write
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
illiterates
Examples
Many programs aim to teach illiterates basic reading skills.
Lexical Tree
illiterate
literate
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