Deaf

Pronunciation: /dɛf/

Definitions of deaf

adjective lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing

Example Sentences

A1 She is deaf and communicates using sign language.

A2 The deaf child was learning to lip read.

B1 The deaf community often faces barriers in accessing healthcare.

B2 He became deaf after a car accident and had to adjust to a new way of life.

C1 The concert had sign language interpreters for the deaf audience members.

C2 Despite being deaf, she excelled in her career as a musician.

Examples of deaf in a Sentence

formal The school implemented sign language classes to accommodate deaf students.

informal My neighbor is deaf, but she can still communicate through lip reading.

slang I heard that new movie is so good, it will make you go deaf from all the explosions!

figurative The loud music at the concert was so intense, it was like being temporarily deafened.

Grammatical Forms of deaf

• past tense: deafened
• plural: deafs
• comparative: more deaf
• superlative: most deaf
• present tense: deafens
• future tense: will deafen
• perfect tense: have deafened
• continuous tense: is deafening
• singular: deaf
• positive degree: deaf
• infinitive: to deafen
• gerund: deafening
• participle: deafened

Origin and Evolution of deaf

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deaf' originated from the Old English word 'deaf' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'daubaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deaf' has evolved to encompass not just the inability to hear, but also to describe a community and culture of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.