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literary (LIT uh rer" ee) (adjective)
Relating to writers or the profession of written materials and creative writing: Matthew was well-known in literary circles for his literary criticism.
literate (LIT kuhr it) (adjective)
Characterizing the ability to read and to write: Janine was literate in both English and French.
literate (LIT kuhr it) (noun)
An individual who is knowledgeable or educated in a particular field or fields: Dena was recognized as being a literate or a well-informed and educated person in the area of biology.

During the last century, to be considered a member of the best literary circles, a person needed to be literate in several languages and have a knowledge about the most promising authors.

literate (adjective), more literate, most literate
1. Descriptive of the ability to read and to write so others can understand what is composed: Shirley is a literate writer in English, Latin, and Ancient Greek.
2. Regarding a person who shows knowledge about particular subjects: Mark has a job which requires him to be a literate operator with computers.
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(international students in scientific areas of study need to possess a solid grasp of English to succeed as scientists or even to lay claim to being scientifically literate citizens of the world)
(international students in scientific areas of study need to possess a solid grasp of English to succeed as scientists or even to lay claim to being scientifically literate citizens of the world)
Word Entries containing the term: “literate
literate readers
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literate-English teachers
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