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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 [ɪˈnjuːmərɪt]
adj
(Social Science / Education) having neither knowledge nor understanding of mathematics or science
n
(Social Science / Education) an innumerate person
innumeracy  n
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Adj.1.innumerate - lacking knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and methods
numerate - able to understand and use numbers
Translations
innumerate [ɪˈnjuːmərɪt] ADJ → incompetente en el cálculo aritmético
innumerate
adj to be innumerate → nicht rechnen können


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