What does aliterate mean?
Aliterate means Disinclined to read though not illiterate; able to read but reluctant or unlikely to do so..
Aliterate
/eɪˈlɪtəɹət/ · adjective
Meaning
Disinclined to read though not illiterate; able to read but reluctant or unlikely to do so..
Definitions by Sense
- Disinclined to read though not illiterate; able to read but reluctant or unlikely to do so.
- Someone who is able to read but disinclined to do so.
Example Sentences
Mark Twain famously said, "The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who can't read"; more succinctly: the aliterate has little advantage over the illiterate.
Synonyms for aliterate
Antonyms for aliterate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more aliterate
- most aliterate
- aliterates
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for aliterate?
Common synonyms include aliterate person.
What is the opposite of aliterate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use aliterate in a sentence?
Mark Twain famously said, "The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who can't read"; more succinctly: the aliterate has little advantage over the illiterate.
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