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deaf — W3 [def] adj [: Old English;] 1.) physically unable to hear anything or unable to hear well →↑hearing impaired ▪ communication between deaf and hearing people ▪ I think Mum s going a bit deaf . ▪ She s deaf and dumb (=unable to hear or speak) and … Dictionary of contemporary English
deaf — adj. 1 wholly or partly without hearing (deaf in one ear). 2 (foll. by to) refusing to listen or comply. 3 insensitive to harmony, rhythm, etc. (tone deaf). Phrases and idioms: deaf aid Brit. a hearing aid. deaf and dumb alphabet (or language etc … Useful english dictionary
deaf — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ be born ▪ Their child was born deaf. ▪ become, go ▪ He eventually went deaf … Collocations dictionary
deaf — adj. 1) stone deaf 2) (cannot stand alone) deaf to (they were deaf to all our pleas) * * * [def] stone deaf (cannot stand alone) deaf to (they were deaf to all our pleas) … Combinatory dictionary
deaf-mute — def myüt adj often offensive lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak deaf mute·ness n, sometimes offensive deaf mut·ism myüt .iz əm n, sometimes offensive deaf mute n often offensive a deaf person who cannot speak … Medical dictionary
deaf-blind — deaf′ blind′ adj. 1) pat of or pertaining to a person who is both deaf and blind 2) pat the deaf blind, deaf blind persons collectively … From formal English to slang
deaf-mute — [def′myo͞ot΄] n. a person who is deaf, esp. from birth, and therefore unable to speak: most deaf mutes, having the necessary vocal organs, can be taught to speak adj. of or being a deaf mute … English World dictionary
deaf-mute — deaf′ mute′ usage: See dumb off. adj. 1) pat unable to hear and speak 2) off pat a person who is unable to hear and speak, esp. one in whom inability to speak is due to congenital or early deafness • Etymology: 1830–40; trans. of F sourd muet… … From formal English to slang
deaf — [def] adj. [ME def < OE deaf, akin to Ger taub, Goth * daufs < IE * dheubh , misty, obscured < base * dheu : see DULL] 1. totally or partially unable to hear 2. unwilling to hear or listen; giving no heed [deaf to her pleas] deafly adv.… … English World dictionary
deaf-and-dumb — [def′ n dum′] adj. 1. deaf mute 2. of or for deaf mutes: Now regarded as offensive … English World dictionary
