learned

adjective

Definition of learned

1 \ ˈlər-nəd

\ : characterized by or associated with learning : erudite a learned scholar a learned discussion

2 \ ˈlərnd

, ˈlərnt \ : acquired by learning learned behavior a learned response

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We had a learned discussion about politics. the learned professor can speak knowledgeably on a wide array of subjects

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Once the systems were in place, Optimus successfully transferred the learned skills to Atlas, a 6-foot-tall 400 lb. — Grace Williams, Fox News, "These robots at MIT can teach one another," 19 May 2017

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learned

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of learned

formal : having or showing a lot of learning, education, or knowledge

—used to describe something that people get or have because of learning or experience

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learned

adjective

\ ˈlər-nəd\

Kids Definition of learned

: having or showing knowledge or learning a learned opinion

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