ANALPHABETISM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An inability to read

Synonyms:

analphabetism; illiteracy

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("analphabetism" is a kind of...):

inability (lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something)

Derivation:

analphabetic (having little acquaintance with writing)

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