deafness

Definition

Deafness is when you can't hear very well or at all. People who are deaf can't hear sounds like music, birds singing, or people talking.

How can the word be used?

The deafness was caused by a genetic disorder.

Different forms of the word

Noun: deafness.

Adjective: deaf.

Verb: deafen, deafened, deafening.

Adverb: deafly.

Etymology

The word "deafness" comes from the Old English word "deaf", which means "unable to hear". The Old English word "deaf" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word *taub-az, which also means "unable to hear".

Question

What is deafness?