erudite

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/ˈɛr.əˌdaɪt/

adjective
Deeply knowledgeable and well-read

erudite in a sentence

  • “My Latin teacher is an erudite scholar who has translated ancient poetry.”
  • “The most erudite people in medical research attended the conference.”
  • “I attended an erudite lecture on the latest discoveries in astronomy.”

What does “erudite” mean?

erudite (adjective) means deeply knowledgeable and well-read. It is pronounced /ˈɛr.əˌdaɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "erudite" mean?
erudite (adjective) means: Deeply knowledgeable and well-read
How do you pronounce "erudite"?
"erudite" is pronounced /ˈɛr.əˌdaɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "erudite" in a sentence?
Here is "erudite" used in a sentence: My Latin teacher is an erudite scholar who has translated ancient poetry.

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