/ ˈlɜːnɪd; NAmE ˈlɜːrnɪd/ adjective [ usually before noun ]
1.
( formal ) having a lot of knowledge because you have studied and read a lot :
a learned professor
—see also friend (5)
2.
( formal ) connected with or for learned people; showing and expressing deep knowledge
SYN scholarly :
a learned journal
3.
/ lɜːnd; NAmE lɜːrnd/ developed by training or experience; not existing at birth :
a learned skill
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from learn , in the sense teach .