deafmutism

deaf-mute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [def-myoot]
- /ˈdɛfˈmyut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [def-myoot]
- /ˈdɛfˈmyut/

Definitions of deafmutism word

adjective deafmutism unable to hear and speak. 1
noun deafmutism a person who is unable to hear and speak, especially one in whom inability to speak is due to congenital or early deafness. 1
noun deafmutism The condition of being a deaf-mute. 0

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Origin of deafmutism

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; translation of French sourd-muet

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Parts of speech for Deafmutism

noun

adjective

verb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Deafmutism

deafmutism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deafmutism usage trend in Literature

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