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functional illiterate

 

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Noun functional illiterate has 1 sense
  1. functional illiterate - a person with some ability to read and write but not enough for daily practical needs
    --1 is a kind of
    illiterate, illiterate person, nonreader

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Term: Functional Illiterate

Definition:

A functional illiterate is a person who possesses basic reading and writing skills but lacks the necessary comprehension and fluency to effectively read and understand written materials in their day to day life.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - A person who struggles with reading and comprehending written text.

Example Sentence: Despite completing high school, Ben remained a functional illiterate and had difficulties grasping the content of newspapers.

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Sense 2: Adjective - Describing a person who possesses basic reading skills but lacks comprehensive literacy.

Example Sentence: The functional illiterate population in the region was alarming, as many individuals struggled to read simple instructions.

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