deafness

/ˈdɛfnɪs/
/ˈdɛfnɪs/
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Definitions of deafness
  1. noun
    partial or complete loss of hearing
    synonyms: hearing loss
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    types:
    tin ear, tone deafness
    an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
    deaf-muteness, deaf-mutism
    congenital deafness that results in inability to speak
    type of:
    hearing disorder, hearing impairment
    impairment of the sense of hearing
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