subliterate

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ literate.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sʌbˈlɪtəɹət/

Adjective

subliterate (comparative more subliterate, superlative most subliterate)

  1. Having inferior literacy skills.
    Synonyms: semiliterate, underlanguaged
    Coordinate terms: illiterate, literate

Noun

subliterate (plural subliterates)

  1. A subliterate person.
    Synonym: semiliterate
    Coordinate terms: illiterate, literate
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