knowledgeable

/ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbəl/

adjectiveknowl · edge · a · ble

Know + ledge + able: if you KNOW the facts, you can stand on the LEDGE and be ABLE to explain them.

Yes, it's knowledgeable. Keep the silent K in know-, and remember the middle is -ledge- (like a rock ledge): know + ledge + able.

Definition

  1. adjectiveHaving a lot of knowledge; well-informed and intelligent about a subject.

Examples

  • “Our guide was knowledgeable about local history and wildlife.”
  • “She is knowledgeable in computer science, so she helped us debug the program.”
  • “Ask a knowledgeable adult if you’re unsure how to fill out the form.”

Synonyms

well-informedinformededucatedexpertlearned

Antonyms

ignorantuninformed

Translations

ES conocedor(a) / bien informado(a)PT conhecedor(a) / bem informado(a)FR instruit(e) / bien informé(e)

Common misspellings

nolageableknowlegeableknowledgebleknowledgableknowledgibleknowledg(e)able

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