alliteracy

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A form of aliteracy — The state of having the ability to read, but lacking interest in doing so.

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Meanings

nounalliteracy (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of aliteracy.

Origin

Spelling probably influenced by illiteracy.

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APA

alliteracy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alliteracy

MLA

“alliteracy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alliteracy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alliteracy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alliteracy.

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