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learned

Syllabification: (learn·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˈlərnid/
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Definition of learned

adjective

  • (of a person) having much knowledge acquired by study.
  • showing, requiring, or characterized by learning; scholarly:an article in a learned journal

Derivatives

learnedly

Pronunciation: /-nidlē/
adverb

learnedness

Pronunciation: /-nidnis/
noun

Origin:

Middle English: from learn, in the sense 'teach'

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