APA Dictionary of Psychology

literacy

Updated on 04/19/2018
n.
  1. the ability to read and write in a language. See also biliteracy.
  2. the quality of being educated as well as knowledgeable.
  3. the quality of having a clear understanding of traditional and contemporary literature. —literate adj.

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