erudite
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “erudite” mean?
adjective.having or showing great knowledge or learning.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing academic achievement, intellectual discussions, or literary critiques. It emphasizes not just knowledge but a deep, scholarly understanding, distinguishing it from similar terms like "knowledgeable," which may not convey the same level of sophistication or breadth of learning.
Common Confusions
Erudite implies a profound and scholarly depth of knowledge, while knowledgeable usually suggests a more general or surface-level understanding of information.
Do not choose erudite if the context emphasizes ignorance or lack of knowledge rather than having or showing great knowledge or learning.
Example Sentences
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The erudite professor could quote any author from memory.