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dyscalculia.

A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/
  1. A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

    countable · uncountable
    Some educators think requiring students with dyscalculia to study math in high school is a mistake because the dyscalculic students are unlikely to be capable of learning math.
Where this word comes from

From dys- (from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”)) + calculate (from Latin calculare).

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