Word Study
knowledgeable
CIDE DICTIONARY
knowledgeable, adj.
- thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience; as, knowledgeable in classical languages. Opposite of
unversed ,unacquainted , andunfamiliar . [WordNet 1.5] - fully informed. [WordNet 1.5]
- highly educated; having information or understanding. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
knowledgeable, adj. (also knowledgable) well-informed; intelligent.
Derivative
knowledgeability n. knowledgeableness n. knowledgeably adv.
THESAURUS
knowledgeable
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