Knowledgeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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knowledgeable

[ ˈnɒlɪdʒəb(ə)l ]

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in a professional setting

Having or showing knowledge or intelligence.

Synonyms

educated, erudite, informed, learned, well-informed

Examples of usage

She is a knowledgeable expert in the field of IT.
He is very knowledgeable about the history of art and architecture.

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general usage

Possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning.

Synonyms

educated, erudite, informed, learned, well-informed

Examples of usage

She is a knowledgeable person and always has interesting facts to share.
He is quite knowledgeable about various cultures around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "knowledgeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conhecedor

🇮🇳 जानकार

🇩🇪 wissend

🇮🇩 berpengetahuan

🇺🇦 обізнаний

🇵🇱 wiedzący

🇯🇵 知識豊富な

🇫🇷 connaisseur

🇪🇸 conocedor

🇹🇷 bilgili

🇰🇷 지식이 많은

🇸🇦 واسع المعرفة

🇨🇿 znalý

🇸🇰 znalý

🇨🇳 知识渊博的

🇸🇮 poznaven

🇮🇸 fræðimaður

🇰🇿 білімді

🇬🇪 ცოდნიერი

🇦🇿 bilgili

🇲🇽 conocedor

Word origin

The word 'knowledgeable' originated from the Middle English word 'knowlecheable' in the late 14th century. It is formed from the verb 'know' with the suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be' or 'capable of'. The term evolved over time to its current form, reflecting the importance of knowledge and intelligence in human society.