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- [def]
- /dɛf/
- /ˈdefnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def]
- /dɛf/
Definitions of deafness word
- adjective deafness partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear. 1
- adjective deafness refusing to listen, heed, or be persuaded; unreasonable or unyielding: deaf to all advice. 1
- adjective deafness (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Deaf or their cultural community: Deaf customs and values. 1
- noun deafness deaf persons collectively (usually preceded by the): social services for the deaf. 1
- noun deafness (initial capital letter) deaf persons who identify themselves as members of a community composed of deaf persons and others who share in their culture (usually preceded by the). 1
- noun deafness The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear. 1
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Origin of deafness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English deef, Old English dēaf; cognate with Middle Low German dōf, Dutch doof, Old High German toub
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Parts of speech for Deafness
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deafness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deafness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with deafness
- which of these is an example of nerve deafness?
- what does deafness mean?
- what is a common cause of nerve deafness?
- what causes deafness?
- what is deafness?
- what causes conduction deafness?
- what causes sensorineural deafness?
- how to get rid of tone deafness?
- why does partial deafness occur when one has a cold?
- what is conduction deafness?
- what is nerve deafness?
- what is sensorineural deafness?
- what is conductive deafness?
- how to overcome tone deafness?
- what causes deafness in newborns?
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