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FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does functionally illiterate mean? 

FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE (adjective)
  The adjective FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE has 1 sense:

1. having reading and writing skills insufficient for ordinary practical needs

  Familiarity information: FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE used as an adjective is very rare.


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FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE (adjective)


Sense 1functionally illiterate [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Having reading and writing skills insufficient for ordinary practical needs

Similar:

illiterate (not able to read or write)


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