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    erudition
    /ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship: "he was known for his wit, erudition, and teaching skills"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishERUDITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ERUDITION definition: 1. the state of having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by few people: 2. the state…. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishERUDITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ERUDITE definition: 1. having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people: 2. having or…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eruditionErudition Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ERUDITION is extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books : profound, recondite, or bookish learning. How to use erudition in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Erudition.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › eruditionERUDITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Erudition is knowledge obtained through study or research, as in Students gain erudition through reading and studying. Erudition is similar to such words as knowledge, learning, or scholarship.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisherudition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of erudition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishERUDITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'erudition' Word Frequency. erudition. (erʊdɪʃən , US erjə- ) uncountable noun. Erudition is great academic knowledge. [formal] His erudition was apparently endless. Synonyms: learning, education, knowledge, scholarship More Synonyms of erudition. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eruditionErudition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    You might find erudition to be its own reward, but if you can make a career of it, even better! The Latin root of erudition is the verb erudire which means "to teach or train." By showing erudition, you show that you've learned a lot.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryERUDITION - All you need to know about it - Collins Online ...

    A complete guide to the word "ERUDITION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › eruditionErudition Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. Deep, extensive learning. American Heritage. Learning acquired by reading and study; scholarship. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: learnedness. eruditeness. scholarship. encyclopaedism. encyclopedism. learning. knowledge. refinement. lore. literacy. wisdom. studiousness. education. science. instruction. Antonyms: ignorance.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › erudition_nerudition, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    What does the noun erudition mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun erudition, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. erudition has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. education (Middle English) coins and banknotes (early 1700s) Entry status.