illiteracy

Definition

  • noun: the state of not knowing how to read or write
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'illiterate'
  • synonyms: ignorance

Examples

  • scientific 'illiteracy' [=lack of knowledge about science]

  • the government's efforts to reduce 'illiteracy'

  • computer 'illiteracy'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thank you, I just... Bernard, I'll just be another minute. - Okay. - Thanks. I have so many evil plans in the works. The illiteracy beam. Typhoon cheese. Robo sheep. Battles we will now, never have. You know we never had the chance to say goodbye. (..)
    2010 Megamind