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innumeracy

in·nu·mer·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-noo-mer-it, ih-nyoo-]
    • /ɪˈnu mər ɪt, ɪˈnyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-noo-mer-it, ih-nyoo-]
    • /ɪˈnu mər ɪt, ɪˈnyu-/

Definitions of innumeracy word

  • adjective innumeracy unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not numerate. 1
  • noun innumeracy an innumerate person. 1
  • noun innumeracy An ignorance of mathematics, or an inability to manipulate numbers. 1

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Origin of innumeracy

First appearance:

before 1959
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1959; in-3 + numerate

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Parts of speech for Innumeracy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

innumeracy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

innumeracy usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with innumeracy

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