Deafer: meaning, definitions and examples

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deafer

 

[ หˆdiหfษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hearing impairment

The term 'deafer' is an informal comparative version of 'deaf,' used to describe someone who is more deaf than another individual. While 'deaf' refers generally to the absence of the sense of hearing, 'deafer' implies a greater degree of hearing loss. This term is not widely used in formal contexts but may appear in colloquial speech among people discussing varying levels of hearing loss.

Synonyms

more deaf

Examples of usage

  • He is deafer than his brother.
  • After the accident, she became even deafer.
  • My grandma is deafer than she was a year ago.

Translations

Translations of the word "deafer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น surdo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taub

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒั…ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚uchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณใŒไธ่‡ช็”ฑใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sourd

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sordo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€๋จธ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hluchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hluchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gluh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrnalaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒงแƒ แƒ“แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sordo

Etymology

The word 'deaf' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'deaf,' which derived from Proto-Germanic '*daubaz,' meaning 'deaf, mute, blind.' The comparative form 'deafer' follows the typical English pattern of adding '-er' to adjectives to indicate a comparative degree. This is common in English, particularly with one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives. However, the informal usage of 'deafer' highlights the lack of formal recognition in standard English lexicon, reflecting more on spoken vernacular than on written language. Over time, discussions about hearing impairments have evolved significantly, emphasizing sensitivity towards individuals with hearing loss, thus making the comparative 'deafer' less favorable in professional or medical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,478, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.