Educated

Definition

Educated is an adjective that describes someone who has received a level of instruction or schooling, particularly in a formal academic setting. It can also refer to having knowledge or skills in a specific area, acquired through study or experience.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/
• Respelling: EJ-uh-kay-tid

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd/
• Respelling: EJ-yoo-kay-tid

Etymology

The word "educated" derives from the Latin "educatus," the past participle of "educare," meaning "to bring up, train, or instruct." The term entered English via the Latin root, focusing on formal schooling and the acquisition of knowledge.

Derivatives

• Educate (verb)
• Education (noun)
• Educational (adjective)
• Educator (noun)
• Uneducated (adjective)

Synonyms

• Informed
• Learned
• Knowledgeable

Antonyms

• Uneducated
• Ignorant
• Uninformed

Usage

The adjective "educated" is used to describe individuals with formal learning or training, such as "She is highly educated in the field of biology." It is often used to imply both formal schooling and acquired wisdom or knowledge.

Related Terms

• Learning: The process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
• Scholar: A person who pursues academic and scholarly activities.
• Instruction: Teaching or imparting knowledge.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Having received formal instruction or schooling: Refers to someone who has completed a level of formal education, typically in an academic institution.
  • Example: "He is an educated individual with a degree in law."
• Possessing a good level of knowledge or skill in a particular field: Used to indicate expertise or familiarity with a subject, often beyond formal schooling.
  • Example: "She is well educated in classical music."