Definition of Word deafness

1. Noun. An impairment in understanding spoken language that is not attributable to hearing loss.

Exact synonyms: Acoustic Aphasia, Auditory Aphasia
Generic synonyms: Aphasia

Medical Definition of Word deafness

1. An impairment in comprehension of the auditory forms of language and communication, including the ability to write from dictation in the presence of normal hearing. Spontaneous speech, reading, and writing are not affected. Synonym: acoustic aphasia, word deafness. (05 Mar 2000)

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