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erudite

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrʊdʌɪt/
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Definition of erudite

adjective

  • having or showing great knowledge or learning: Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion she was very erudite

Derivatives

eruditely

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin eruditus, past participle of erudire 'instruct, train' (based on rudis 'rude, untrained')

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