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in·nu·mer·ate
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adjective
1.
unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not
numerate
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noun
2.
an innumerate person.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Origin:
1959;
in-
3
+
numerate
Related forms
in·nu·mer·a·cy,
noun
Can be confused:
1.
illiterate
,
innumerate
;
2.
innumerable
,
innumerate
.
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innumerate
(ɪˈnjuːmərɪt)
—
adj
1.
having neither knowledge nor understanding of mathematics or science
—
n
2.
an innumerate person
in'numeracy
—
n
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