erudite

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From Latin ērudītus, participle of ērudiō (“educate, train”), from e- (“out of”) + rudis (“rude, unskilled”). Doublet of erudit.

The erudite Peter MacGrawler, returning to Scotland, disappeared by the road. — Paul Clifford — Complete, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
"Hem!" said the erudite Triptolemus, "not altogether deficient in his humanities, I see. — The Pirate: Andrew Lang Edition, Walter Scott
The erudite positions taken by hackers was astonishing compared to what he had expected. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

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