literacy

pronunciation

How to pronounce literacy in British English: UK [ˈlɪtərəsi]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    the ability to read and write

Word Origin

literacy (n.)
1883, formed in English from literate + -cy. Illiteracy, however, dates back to 17c.

Antonym

Example

1. Literacy came to france from the east that is from germany .
2. Access to ebooks can thus provide opportunity for increased literacy .
3. It will focus on improving financial literacy for all americans .
4. The emphasis is on broad learning : literacy tests involve reasoning , for example .
5. It is becoming a new literacy of sorts .

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