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Pronunciation: \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rət Function: Adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin illiteratus, from in- + litteratus literate Date: 15th century 1: having little or no education ; especially : unable to read or write <an illiterate population> 2 a: showing or marked by a lack of familiarity with language and literature <an illiterate magazine> b: violating approved patterns of speaking or writing 3: showing or marked by a lack of acquaintance with the fundamentals of a particular field of knowledge <musically illiterate> synonyms see ignorant
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