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educated

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/ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd/

(educate)

well-informed

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
educateeducateseducateseducatededucatededucatingeducationeducatoreducationaleducationally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'educated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'educatus,' where 'educare' meant 'to bring up or train.'

Historical Evolution

'educatus' transformed into the Old French word 'educer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'educate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring up or train,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having received a good education.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having received a good education.

She is an educated woman with a degree in physics.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35