Health Literacy Terms

adjective having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

adverb in a way that shows knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

• It is important to be aware of the potential risks before making any financial investments.
• Just so you're aware, the party starts at 8 PM.
• I wasn't even aware that they were dating until they posted a picture together.
• She was aware of the storm brewing within her own mind.

noun a person who is unable to read or write

adjective lacking the ability to read or write

• The government is working on programs to reduce the number of illiterate adults in the country.
• It's sad that some people are illiterate and can't read or write.
• I can't believe he's so illiterate, he can't even spell simple words correctly.
• Being illiterate in the digital age is like being lost in a foreign land without a map.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'understandable' describes something that can be easily comprehended or grasped.

• The complexity of the situation makes it understandable why it is taking longer to resolve.
• I totally get why she's upset, it's totally understandable.
• I feel you, bro. It's totally understandable where you're coming from.
• Her emotions were a tangled web of confusion, but once unraveled, it became understandable.