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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

innumeracy

/ɪnˈnjuːmərəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does innumeracy mean?

noun

A lack of understanding or ability to deal with numbers and mathematical concepts. Innumeracy is often seen as the opposite of literacy, which is the ability to read and write.

Example

"The article highlighted the growing problem of innumeracy among the general public, making it difficult for people to understand complex financial information."

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