Literacy Definition

lĭtər-ə-sē
noun
The state or quality of being literate.
Webster's New World
The condition or quality of being knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.
Cultural literacy; biblical literacy.
American Heritage

Understanding of something (ex. computer literacy)

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Noun

Singular:
literacy
Plural:
literacies

Origin of Literacy

Literacy Sentence Examples

  • The tendency is therefore clearly toward an ultimate higher literacy for females; a natural result where the two sexes enjoy equal facilities of schooling, and the females greater leisure.

  • Why was the revival of literacy such a key element in Alfred's reforms?

  • The school has shown a high level of literacy attainment for its intake.

  • For those who have prohibitive schedules or cannot afford to enroll in a complete degree program, one alternative is volunteering in an educational or literacy capacity with a nonprofit program or school district.

  • School-based programs from early childhood onward that teach conflict resolution, emotional literacy, and anger management skills have been shown to interrupt the development of antisocial behavior in low-risk students.

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Words Starting With

LLILIT

Words Ending With

YCYACY

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Words Starting With L and Ending With Y

Starts With L & Ends With YStarts With LI & Ends With YStarts With L & Ends With CY

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With Y