deafness — the condition of being unable to hear sounds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being unable to hear sounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefnəs/
Example Sentences
- The rock concert was so loud that temporary deafness followed the next morning.
- Sign language helps people with deafness communicate effectively.
- My selective deafness kicks in whenever my mom asks me to do chores.
deafness
NOUN[/ˈdefnəs/]
the condition of being unable to hear sounds
💡 Concept
the condition of being unable to hear sounds
🎵 Rhyme
Despite her deafness, she finds joy in morning's freshness and gentle wetness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdefnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdefnəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootdeaf
Suffix--ness
🎵Rhyme
freshnessednesswetness
freshness
edness
wetness
🔗Collocations
hearing loss and deafness
partial deafness
congenital deafness
sudden deafness
overcome deafness
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The rock concert was so loud that temporary deafness followed the next morning.”
“Sign language helps people with deafness communicate effectively.”
😄 Fun example
“My selective deafness kicks in whenever my mom asks me to do chores.”
“Early detection of deafness in children is crucial for proper treatment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hearing losshearing impairmenthearing disabilityauditory impairment
Antonyms
hearingauditionsound perception
Related
deafmutesign languagehearing aidcochlea
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