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innumerate

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in·nu·mer·ate  (-nmr-t, -ny-)
adj.
Unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods.
n.
A person who is unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods.

in·numer·a·cy n.

innumerate
Adjective
having no understanding of mathematics or science
innumeracy n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.innumerate - lacking knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and methods
numerate - able to understand and use numbers


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Having had experience working with recent college graduates who are borderline illiterate and innumerate, I can not imagine how much lower standards will have to sink to accommodate everybody.
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Some 60 per cent of inmates in British prisons are functionally illiterate and innumerate (AR October 2003), a shameful fact that fuels high levels of recidivism (over half of prisoners re-offend within two years of release).
 
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