deafness

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfnəs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun partial or complete loss of hearing

Etymology

From Middle English deefnesse; equivalent to deaf + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hearing loss

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
hearing impairment
Narrower (hyponyms)
tone deafness, deaf-mutism

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