illiteracy
noun
- the state or quality of being illiterate; lack of education or culture; esp., an inability to read or write
- pl. illiteracies a mistake (in writing or speaking) suggesting poor or inadequate education
See illiteracy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĭ-lĭtˈər-ə-sē)
noun pl. il·lit·er·a·cies - The condition of being unable to read and write.
- An error, as in writing or speech, made by or thought to be characteristic of one who is illiterate. See Usage Note at literate.
- The condition or quality of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field: cultural illiteracy; scientific illiteracy.
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