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Deafness

Description:

Deafness is the condition of being partially or completely unable to hear. It can be congenital (present from birth) or acquired later in life due to various factors such as genetic conditions, injury, age, or exposure to loud noise.

Noun:

1. The state or condition of being unable to perceive sounds.

2. The community of individuals who are deaf and use sign language as their primary mode of communication.

Sample Sentences - Noun:

• His birth defect resulted in his deafness.
• The deafness community celebrated their achievements at the sign language conference.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of individuals who are deaf.

2. Inability to hear or respond to sounds.

Sample Sentences - Adjective:

• The deafness population requires accessibility accommodations.
• The deafness dog was trained to assist its owner with daily tasks.

Related Products:

• Hearing Aids
• Sign Language Books
• Deaf Education Resources