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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKnowledgeable
/ˈnɒl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Possessing or exhibiting knowledge, especially in a particular area.
"The knowledgeable professor answered all the students' questions with ease." - 2
Well-informed or educated about a specific subject.
"She is knowledgeable about environmental science and its impact on climate change."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'knowledgeable' is derived from the noun 'knowledge', which comes from the Old English 'cnāwleċe', meaning 'to know'. The suffix '-able' indicates capability, thus 'knowledgeable' conveys the ability to possess knowledge. This term began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Knowledgeable" is said worldwide
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savant
Transliteration: savã
"Il est très savant dans son domaine."
wissend
Transliteration: ˈvɪs.ɛnt
"Er ist in seinem Fachgebiet sehr wissend."
informato
Transliteration: in-for-ma-to
"È molto informato sulle ultime scoperte."
sabio
Transliteration: sa-bio
"Es un profesor muy sabio."
sabido
Transliteration: sa-bi-do
"Ele é muito sabido sobre história."
ज्ञानी
Transliteration: jnani
"वह एक ज्ञानी व्यक्ति है।"
知识渊博
Transliteration: zhī shì yuān bó
"他是一个知识渊博的人。"
지식이 풍부한
Transliteration: ji-sik-i pung-bu-han
"그는 지식이 풍부한 사람입니다."
知識豊富な
Transliteration: chishiki hōfu na
"彼は知識豊富な人です。"
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