sem·i·lit·er·ate 
(sĕm′ē-lĭtər-ĭt, sĕm′ī-)
(sĕm′ē-lĭtər-ĭt, sĕm′ī-)adj.
1. Having achieved an elementary level of ability in reading and writing.
2. Having limited knowledge or understanding, especially of a technical subject.
sem′i·liter·a·cy (-ər-ə-sē) n.