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innumerate Meaning & Definition

/ɪˈnjuːmə.ɹət/

What Does Innumerate Mean?

Innumerate is used as an adjective meaning Lacking numeracy. As a noun, it means One who lacks numeracy skills.

Word Facts for Innumerate

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/ɪˈnjuːmə.ɹət/
Syllables3
Synonymsuneducated
Antonymsnumerate
Pluralinnumerates
Comparative / superlativemore innumerate, most innumerate

Innumerate Definition (Adjective)

  1. Lacking numeracy.

Innumerate as a Noun

  1. One who lacks numeracy skills.

Synonyms of Innumerate

Innumerate synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Innumerate

Word Forms & Grammar

innumerate (comparative more innumerate, superlative most innumerate)

innumerate (plural innumerates)

Origin of Innumerate

From in- + numerate.

How Do You Say Innumerate?

You say innumerate as /ɪˈnjuːmə.ɹət/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (njuːmə).

Common Questions About Innumerate

Is innumerate an adjective or a noun?

Innumerate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for innumerate?

You can replace innumerate with words such as uneducated. See the full list of innumerate synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of innumerate?

The opposite of innumerate is numerate.

What is the plural of innumerate?

The plural of innumerate is innumerates.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of innumerate?

The comparative form is more innumerate and the superlative form is most innumerate.