— eruditely , adv. — eruditeness , n.
/er"yoo duyt', er"oo-/ , adj.
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an erudite professor; an erudite commentary.
[ 1375-1425; late ME eruditus, equiv. to erud- ( e- E- + rud- unformed, rough, RUDE) + -itus -ITE 2 ]
Syn . educated, knowledgeable; wise, sapient.