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deafness

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfnəs/

The English word “deafness” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.
  2. Lack of knowledge or refusal to admit a particular problem, issue, etc.

Etymology

From Middle English deefnesse; equivalent to deaf + -ness.

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