Words from this root (6)
letter
A1
/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
literal
B2
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/
Taking words in their basic, exact meaning, not figurative.
literate
C2+
/ˈlɪtərət/
able to read and write; well educated
obliterate
C2+
/əˈblɪtəˌreɪt/
to destroy utterly or wipe out all trace of
illiteral
C2+
/ɪˈlɪtərəl/
not literal; figurative or contrary to the letter
illiterate
C2+
/ɪˈlɪtərət/
unable to read or write; uneducated