innumerate
[ ih-noo-mer-it, ih-nyoo- ]
adjective
unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not numerate.
noun
an innumerate person.
Origin of innumerate
1Other words from innumerate
- in·nu·mer·a·cy, noun
Words that may be confused with innumerate
- 1. illiterate, innumerate
- 2. innumerable, innumerate
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British Dictionary definitions for innumerate
innumerate
/ (ɪˈnjuːmərɪt) /
adjective
having neither knowledge nor understanding of mathematics or science
noun
an innumerate person
Derived forms of innumerate
- innumeracy, noun
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