semiliterate

sem·i·lit·er·ate  (sm-ltr-t, sm-)

adj.

1. Having achieved an elementary level of ability in reading and writing.

2. Having limited knowledge or understanding, especially of a technical subject.

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semi·liter·a·cy (-r--s) n.

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semiliterate [ˌsɛmɪˈlɪtərɪt]

adj

1. (Social Science / Education) hardly able to read or write

2. (Social Science / Education) able to read but not to write

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	semiliterate - literate but poorly informed educated - possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
	2.	semiliterate - barely able to read and write; "an semiliterate scrawl" illiterate - not able to read or write
	3.	semiliterate - able to read but not to write illiterate - not able to read or write