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erudite
adjective
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
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- First recorded between 1375–1425.
- From Latin ērudītus, equivalent to ērud(ē)- (ē-, intensive prefix + rud-, “unformed, rough, rude”) + -ītus, adjective suffix.
- See origin at e-1, rude, -ite2.
EXAMPLES OF ERUDITE
- She impressed the interview panel with her erudite responses, showcasing her extensive knowledge of the subject.
- During the debate, his erudite arguments made it clear he had thoroughly researched the topic.
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- Apparently first used in the early 1900s in academic and meteorological circles.
- Formed from the Greek nepho-, “cloud” + -gram², “drawing.”
EXAMPLES OF NEPHOGRAM
- The meteorologist studied the nephogram to determine the cloud cover over the region.
- To better understand cloud dynamics, the team analyzed a series of nephograms taken throughout the day.
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