What does innumerate mean?
Innumerate means Lacking numeracy..
Innumerate
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Lacking numeracy..
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking numeracy.
- One who lacks numeracy skills.
Example Sentences
The worry is that we, as a society, will become innumerate, not just illiterate. A.I. appears to be exacerbating an alarming trend in which our basic education is failing our young citizens.
Some innumerates simply refuse to accept that this decade, this century, this millennium all began on Jan. 1, 2001.
Synonyms for innumerate
Antonyms for innumerate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more innumerate
- most innumerate
- innumerates
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for innumerate?
Common synonyms include uneducated.
What is the opposite of innumerate?
Possible antonyms include numerate.
How do you use innumerate in a sentence?
The worry is that we, as a society, will become innumerate, not just illiterate. A.I. appears to be exacerbating an alarming trend in which our basic education is failing our young citizens.
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