<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Able to read and write.</li><li>Having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read.</li><li>Characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical.</li><li>Having knowledge or skill in a specified field: Is she computer literate? The boss needs a computer-literate assistant.</li><li>Having an education; educated.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A person who can read and write.</li><li>A learned person.</li></ul>