subliterate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /sʌbˈlɪtəɹət/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English literate English subliterate From sub- + literate.
Meanings
- Having inferior literacy skills.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more subliterate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most subliterate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |