Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

innumerate

adjective

/ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪt/

Definition

Lacking basic mathematical skills or the ability to understand and work with numbers.

Examples

Many people feel innumerate when faced with complex budgeting tasks.
The education system should work to reduce the number of innumerate individuals in the workforce.
She realized she was innumerate after struggling to solve simple math problems.

Meaning

The term ‘innumerate’ is used to describe someone who struggles with numerical concepts and operations, similar to how ‘illiterate’ describes someone who cannot read or write.