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