dyscalculia

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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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.

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  • Norwegian Bokmål: dyskalkuli

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