learned

adjective

Definition of learned

1 \ ˈlər-​nəd How to pronounce ˈlər-nəd (audio) \ : characterized by or associated with learning : erudite a learned scholar a learned discussion
2 \ ˈlərnd How to pronounce ˈlərnd (audio) , ˈlərnt \ : acquired by learning learned behavior a learned response

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Other Words from learned

learnedly \ ˈlər-​nəd-​lē How to pronounce learnedly (audio) \ adverb
learnedness \ ˈlər-​nəd-​nəs How to pronounce learnedness (audio) \ noun

Examples of learned in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

First Known Use of learned

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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

learned

adjective
\ ˈlər-nəd\

Kids Definition of learned

: having or showing knowledge or learning a learned opinion

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