Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [verb noo-muh-reyt, nyoo-; adjective noo-mer-it, nyoo-]
- /verb ˈnu məˌreɪt, ˈnyu-; adjective ˈnu mər ɪt, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuː.mə.rət/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [verb noo-muh-reyt, nyoo-; adjective noo-mer-it, nyoo-]
- /verb ˈnu məˌreɪt, ˈnyu-; adjective ˈnu mər ɪt, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of numerate word
- verb with object numerate to represent numbers by symbols. 1
- verb with object numerate enumerate (def 2). 1
- adjective numerate able to use or understand numerical techniques of mathematics. 1
- noun numerate Having a good basic knowledge of arithmetic; able to understand and work with numbers. 1
- adjective numerate able to do arithmetic 1
- transitive verb numerate enumerate, count 1
Information block about the term
Origin of numerate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English: counted, numbered < Latin numerātus (past participle of numerāre to number), equivalent to numer- number + -ātus -ate1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Numerate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
numerate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
numerate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for numerate
adjective numerate
- proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
verb numerate
- number — one of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals.
- calculate — If you calculate a number or amount, you discover it from information that you already have, by using arithmetic, mathematics, or a special machine.
- cypher — cipher
- cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
Antonyms for numerate
verb numerate
- estimate — Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
- guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
- subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
Top questions with numerate
- what does numerate mean?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with n
- Words starting with nu
- Words starting with num
- Words starting with nume
- Words starting with numer
- Words starting with numera
- Words starting with numerat
- Words starting with numerate