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knowledgeable
adjective knowl·edge·able \ˈnä-lij-ə-bəl\
: having information, understanding, or skill that comes from experience or education : having knowledge
Full Definition of KNOWLEDGEABLE
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
— knowl·edge·abil·i·ty \ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— knowl·edge·able·ness noun
— knowl·edge·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of KNOWLEDGEABLE
1829
Related to KNOWLEDGEABLE
- Synonyms
- abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, informed, familiar, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed
- Antonyms
- ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable
KNOWLEDGEABLENESS Defined for Kids
knowledgeable
adjective knowl·edge·able \ˈnä-li-jə-bəl\
Definition of KNOWLEDGEABLE for Kids
: having or showing understanding and skill gained through experience or education
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