Analphabetic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /(ˌ)an-ˈal-fə-ˌbet/ an·al·pha·bet

Meaning & Definition of Analphabetic

Analphabetic (noun)

  1. a person who cannot read, illiterate

Analphabetic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books

    "this analphabetic society left no written records so archaeologists must piece together their culture from a variety of nonverbal artifacts"

    similar: benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untaught, untutored
    related: functionally illiterate, innumerate, semiliterate, unknowledgeable, artless, lowbrow, philistine, uncultivated, uncultured, callow, green, inexperienced, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, raw, unskilled, untrained, brainless, dumb, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, stupid, witless, foolish, senseless, silly
    opposite: educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed, well-read
    near: brilliant, intelligent, smart, experienced, expert, trained, erudite, learned, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, cultivated, cultured, highbrow, intellectual, sophisticated, acquainted, aware, familiar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Analphabetic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Analphabetic:

benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untaught, untutored

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Analphabetic

Words with the opposite meaning of Analphabetic:

educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed, well-read

Related Words for Analphabetic

functionally illiterate, innumerate, semiliterate, unknowledgeable, artless, lowbrow, philistine, uncultivated, uncultured, callow, green, inexperienced, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, raw, unskilled, untrained, brainless, dumb, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, stupid, witless, foolish, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms of Analphabetic

brilliant, intelligent, smart, experienced, expert, trained, erudite, learned, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, cultivated, cultured, highbrow, intellectual, sophisticated, acquainted, aware, familiar

Word Forms of Analphabetic

Derived words: analphabetic (adjective or noun), analphabetism (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Analphabetic

borrowed from New Latin analphabētus, derivative of analphabētus, adjective, "illiterate," borrowed from Greek analphábētos, from an- an- + -alphabētos, derivative of alphábētos alphabet

First known use: 1881

Frequently Asked Questions about Analphabetic

What does "Analphabetic" mean?

"Analphabetic" means a person who cannot read, illiterate. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person who cannot read, illiterate.

What is another word for "Analphabetic"?

Other words for "Analphabetic" include benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple and uneducated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Analphabetic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Analphabetic"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Analphabetic". Common alternatives include benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed and unlearned.

What is the opposite of "Analphabetic"?

Antonyms of "Analphabetic" include educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed and well-read. Near antonyms include brilliant, intelligent, smart and experienced.

How do you use "Analphabetic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Analphabetic" in a sentence: "this analphabetic society left no written records so archaeologists must piece together their culture from a variety of nonverbal artifacts".

Is "Analphabetic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Analphabetic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Analphabetic"?

"Analphabetic" is pronounced /(ˌ)an-ˈal-fə-ˌbet/ and divided into syllables as an·al·pha·bet.

What is the origin of the word "Analphabetic"?

"Analphabetic" comes from borrowed from New Latin analphabētus, derivative of analphabētus, adjective, "illiterate," borrowed from Greek analphábētos, from an- an- + -alphabētos, derivative of alphábētos alphabet. First known use: 1881.