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innumerate
[ih-
noo
-mer-it, ih-
nyoo
-]
/ɪˈnu mər ɪt, ɪˈnyu-/
IPA
Syllables
Word Origin
adjective
1.
unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not
numerate
.
noun
2.
an innumerate person.
Origin
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1959
1959;
in-
3
+
numerate
Related forms
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innumeracy,
noun
Can be confused
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illiterate
,
innumerate
.
innumerable
,
innumerate
.
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British Dictionary definitions for
innumeracy
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innumerate
/
ɪˈnjuːmərɪt
/
adjective
1.
having neither knowledge nor understanding of mathematics or science
noun
2.
an innumerate person
Derived Forms
innumeracy,
noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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