dyscalculia

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

• IPA^(key): /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -uːliə

dyscalculia (countable and uncountable, plural dyscalculias)

1. (pathology) A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

   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.

• dyscalculic

• → Norwegian Bokmål: dyskalkuli

• acalculia
• dyslexia