Definition of Deafness

1. Noun. Partial or complete loss of hearing.

Exact synonyms: Hearing Loss
Generic synonyms: Hearing Disorder, Hearing Impairment
Specialized synonyms: Tin Ear, Tone Deafness, Deaf-muteness, Deaf-mutism
Derivative terms: Deaf

Definition of Deafness

1. n. Incapacity of perceiving sounds; the state of the organs which prevents the impression which constitute hearing; want of the sense of hearing.

Definition of Deafness

1. the state of being deaf [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Deafness

1. A condition in which the sense of hearing in both ears is not functional for ordinary purposes of life. The hearing level for speech is approximately 71 decibels I.s.o. (international organization for standardization) or 61 db a.s.a. (american standards association) or greater. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deafness

deaf-mutism
deafen
deafened
deafening
deafeningly
deafenings
deafens
deafer
deafest
deafferentation
deafferentation pain
deafish
deafly
deafmutism
deafness (current term)
deafness (current term)
deafnesses
deaf as a post
deaf person
deaf to(p)
deair
deaired
deairing
deairs
deal
deal
dealate
dealated
dealates
dealation

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