Deafer: meaning, definitions and examples
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deafer
[ หdiหfษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น surdo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช taub
๐ฎ๐ฉ tuli
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปัั ะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลuchy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณใไธ่ช็ฑใช
๐ซ๐ท sourd
๐ช๐ธ sordo
๐น๐ท saฤฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ท๋จธ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุตู
๐จ๐ฟ hluchรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hluchรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ gluh
๐ฎ๐ธ heyrnalaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแงแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kar
๐ฒ๐ฝ sordo
Word origin
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.