erudite
Erudite (adj) means having or showing deep knowledge gained through extensive reading and study. Example: “Her erudite commentary impressed even the panel of experts.”
How to use erudite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-read and deeply knowledgeable, especially in a bookish or scholarly way.
A formal, somewhat elevated word — mostly used in writing about scholars, writers, or experts.
Word forms
more erudite comparative, erudites plural, most erudite superlative
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Etymology
From Latin ērudītus, "trained, learned," originally meaning "freed from rudeness" — from e- ("out of") plus rudis ("rough, unskilled").
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What does “erudite” mean?
The word “erudite” means having or showing deep knowledge gained through extensive reading and study. In plain terms, well-read and deeply knowledgeable, especially in a bookish or scholarly way.
How do you pronounce “erudite”?
“Erudite” is pronounced EHR-uu-dyt (/ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “erudite” in a sentence?
Here is “erudite” used in a sentence: “Her erudite commentary impressed even the panel of experts.”
What part of speech is “erudite”?
“Erudite” is an adjective.
Where does the word “erudite” come from?
The word “erudite” comes from Latin. From Latin ērudītus, "trained, learned," originally meaning "freed from rudeness" — from e- ("out of") plus rudis ("rough, unskilled").
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