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educated

/ˈɛdʒ.ə.keɪ.tɪd/
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Adverb:educatedly
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1

Having undergone a good standard of formal schooling, academic instruction, or intellectual training.

Example

"An educated workforce is essential for driving innovation in the modern economy."

2

Based on relevant experience, factual knowledge, or careful analysis rather than mere chance.

Example

"Without the complete financial report, the analyst could only make an educated guess about the company's third-quarter earnings."

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educable
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educational
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'educate', which comes from the Latin 'educatus', the past participle of 'educare' (to rear, bring up, or train), closely related to 'educere' (to lead out).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Educated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/educated
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