illiterate?

Question

Does that mean you can't read or that you can't spell?

Answer 1

It literally means that you are unable to read or write.

Answer 2

That means that you cannot read or write in your native language. Also, you can be illiterate in other languages, but it is not the same thing. There is a difference between being able to read stop signs and grocery lists, and to be able to write themes, projects, and business letters. Most computers have a "Spell Check" that helps with that. However, be SURE you have a word you want to use before you click on Spell Check.

Answer 3

il·lit·er·ate /ɪˈlɪtərɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[i-lit-er-it] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. unable to read and write: an illiterate group.
2. having or demonstrating very little or no education.
3. showing lack of culture, esp. in language and literature.
4. displaying a marked lack of knowledge in a particular field: He is musically illiterate.
–noun 5. an illiterate person.


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[Origin: 1550–60; < L illiterātus unlettered. See il-2, literate]

—Related forms
il·lit·er·ate·ly, adverb
il·lit·er·ate·ness, noun


—Synonyms 1. See ignorant.

Answer 4

Can't read or write.
Someone may still know how to spell through speaking (possibly)

Answer 5

Generally it tends to mean both, but it's usually applied to reading skills.

Writing is usually ungramatical (is that a real word or did I make it?) or poor spelling.

Answer 6

It means that you can't read.

Answer 7

it means that you cannot read or write

Answer 8

Can't read nor write.

Answer 9

both

Answer 10

duh, can;t read