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literacy

/ˈlɪt.ɹə.si/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to read, write, and understand written languages.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlɪt.əɹ.ə.si/



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Antonyms

illiteracy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with literacy
literacy , symmetry , city , piety
Variants
List of all variants of literacy that leads to same result
literacies , literacy , visual literacies , visual literacy
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'litterat' meaning 'educated' or 'scholar'.

Trivia
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  1. Approximately 750 million adults worldwide are illiterate.

  2. Literacy rates are highest in Europe and North America, and lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

  3. The first known example of writing dates back to around 3200 BCE in Mesopotamia.

Related Concepts
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  1. Illiteracy: The inability to read or write.

  2. Functional literacy: The ability to read and write at a basic level, sufficient to meet the demands of everyday life.

Culture
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Literacy is a fundamental human right and a key factor in the development of individuals and societies. It enables individuals to access and understand information, communicate effectively, and participate fully in their communities and the world. Literacy has been celebrated in literature, art, and music throughout history, from the epic poems of ancient civilizations to modern novels and songs.

How to Memorize "literacy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person holding a book and reading it aloud.
    - Visualize yourself learning to read and write.
    - Think about the importance of literacy in your life.

  2. associate

    - Associate literacy with knowledge and education.
    - Link literacy to the ability to communicate effectively.
    - Connect literacy to personal growth and development.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'L.E.A.R.N.' to remember the definition of literacy (Literacy: Education and Ability to Read and Write).
    - Create a mental image of a person holding a book to remember the concept of literacy.
    - Use rhyming words to help remember the definition of literacy (e.g., 'literacy' and 'symmetry' both end with 'acy').

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