er·u·dite  ( ĕr y ə-d īt ′, ĕr ə-)
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adj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning. See Synonyms at learned.
[Middle English erudit, from Latin ērudītus, past participle of ērudīre, to instruct : ē-, ex-, ex- + rudis, rough, untaught; see RUDE.]
eru·dite′ly adv. |
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