erudition
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for erudition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deep learning gained through long study.
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Etymology
First recorded in the 15th century. It comes from Middle French érudition, from Latin eruditio ("an instructing, learning, erudition"), from erudire ("to instruct, educate, cultivate", literally "free from rudeness"), formed from e ("out") and rudis ("rude"). Analysed by its surface form, it is erudite + -ion.
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