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Meaning of 'learned' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Learned [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to learning; possessing, or characterized by, learning, esp. scholastic learning; erudite; well-informed; as, a learned scholar, writer, or lawyer; a learned book; a learned theory.
2 . Learned [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Learn

Meaning of 'learned' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . learned [ a]
Meaning (1):
- established by conditioning or learning
Example in sentence:
  • a conditioned response
2 . learned [ s]
Meaning (2):
- highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
Example in sentence:
  • a knowledgeable audience;
  • a knowledgeable critic;
  • knowing instructors
Meaning (3):
- having or showing profound knowledge
Example in sentence:
  • a learned jurist;
  • an erudite professor

Nearby Words:

lea leach leached leaching leachy lead leaded leaden leader leadership

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