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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
I think literate or illiterate refers not to being able to read it but to comprehend or understand it.
I can read Einstein's writings, but God knows what it means.  |
I think illiterate means not being able to read. I think the correct word would be ignorant. I know alot of people consider ignorant a personal insult if they are called it. However, I am ignorant of performing brain surgery. I am ignorant of doing a dental procedure, etc.......