Literacy

 

 

Word Name

• Literacy

Part of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

• /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Description and Definition

• Literacy refers to the ability to read and write. It also encompasses a broader understanding of being educated or knowledgeable in a particular area, like computer literacy or cultural literacy.

Etymology and Historical Background

• Derived from the Latin "litteratus" meaning "educated, learned," originally referring to the ability to read and write. The concept has evolved to include a broader understanding of knowledge and competence in specific areas.

Synonyms

1. Reading and writing ability
2. Education
3. Knowledge
4. Learning
5. Erudition

Antonyms

1. Illiteracy
2. Ignorance
3. Inexperience
4. Uneducatedness
5. Unlearnedness

Example Sentences in English

1. Literacy rates have improved significantly in the past century.
2. The government launched a campaign to promote adult literacy.
3. Digital literacy is essential in today's technology-driven world.
4. She volunteers in a program teaching literacy skills to children.
5. His literacy in multiple languages is impressive.
6. Financial literacy is important for managing personal finances.
7. The literacy program aims to empower disadvantaged communities.
8. Cultural literacy helps in understanding diverse perspectives.
9. The survey revealed a gap in health literacy among different age groups.
10. The school focuses on early literacy development in preschoolers.

Korean Translations of Example Sentences

1. 지난 세기 동안 문해력이 크게 향상되었습니다.
2. 정부는 성인 문해력 증진 캠페인을 시작했습니다.
3. 오늘날 기술 중심의 세계에서 디지털 문해력은 필수적입니다.
4. 그녀는 어린이들에게 문해 기술을 가르치는 프로그램에서 자원봉사를 합니다.
5. 그의 여러 언어에 대한 문해력은 인상적입니다.
6. 개인 재정 관리에 재정 문해력은 중요합니다.
7. 문해 프로그램은 소외된 커뮤니티를 지원하기 위해 목표를 두고 있습니다.
8. 문화 문해력은 다양한 관점을 이해하는 데 도움이 됩니다.
9. 조사에 따르면 다양한 연령대에서 건강 문해력의 격차가 드러났습니다.
10. 이 학교는 유치원생들의 조기 문해 발달에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.

Multimedia Resources

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