ERUDITE

erudite, learned

(adjective) having or showing profound knowledge; ā€œa learned juristā€; ā€œan erudite professorā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

erudite (comparative more erudite, superlative most erudite)

Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

Synonyms

• See also learned

Noun

erudite (plural erudites)

a learned or scholarly person

Source: Wiktionary


Er"u*dite, a. Etym: [L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. Ć©rudit. See Rude.]

Definition: Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned. "A most erudite prince." Sir T. More. "Erudite . . . theology." I. Taylor.

– Er"u*dite`ly, adv.

– Er"u*dite`ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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