knowledgeable

knowledgeable

English

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Etymology

    From knowledge + -able.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/
      • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • (General American) enPR: nŏ'lĭ-jə-bl, IPA(key): /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/
    • Hyphenation: know‧ledge‧a‧ble

    Adjective

    knowledgeable (comparative more knowledgeable, superlative most knowledgeable)

    1. Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
      a knowledgeable man
    2. Educated and well-informed.

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    Noun

    knowledgeable (plural knowledgeables)

    1. (India) A person who has knowledge; an informed party.