anarithmia
|a-nar-ith-mi-a|
C2
/ˌæn.əˈrɪθ.mi.ə/
inability to calculate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anarithmia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarithmía,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arithmos' meant 'number.'
Historical Evolution
'anarithmia' was borrowed directly from Greek medical terminology into modern English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of ability to count or calculate,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the inability to perform simple arithmetic calculations, often due to brain injury or neurological disorder.
The patient was diagnosed with anarithmia after his stroke.
Synonyms
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