deafness


Definition: Meaning of, deafness in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɛfnəs /

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  1. partial or complete loss of hearing
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deafness used in phrases

  • conduction deafness (noun)
    1. hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
  • middle-ear deafness (noun)
    1. hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
  • nerve deafness (noun)
    1. hearing loss due to failure of the auditory nerve
  • tone deafness (noun)
    1. an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
  • word deafness (noun)
    1. an impairment in understanding spoken language that is not attributable to hearing loss
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