Deafest: meaning, definitions and examples
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deafest
[ dษfษst ]
extreme deafness
The term 'deafest' refers to the superlative form of the adjective 'deaf'. It describes a person or animal that has the most severe level of hearing loss compared to others. Being deaf can mean being unable to hear sounds entirely or only hearing very loud noises. The degree of deafness can vary, and 'deafest' highlights the most extreme case. This term is often used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
deaf, hard of hearing, unable to hear
Examples of usage
- He was probably the deafest person in the room.
- Among the students, she was the deafest and needed special accommodations.
- The deafest animals have adapted to survive in silent environments.
Translations
Translations of the word "deafest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais surdo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฌเคนเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช am taubsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling tuli
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณะปัั ััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej gลuchy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ่ณใ่ใใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus sourd
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs sordo
๐น๐ท en saฤฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๊ท๋จน์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุตู ู ุงู
๐จ๐ฟ nejhluchฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najhluchลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj gluh
๐ฎ๐ธ รพeir sem heyrir ekki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะณะปัั ะพะน
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แงแ แฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn kar
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs sordo
Etymology
The word 'deaf' itself originates from Old English 'deaf', which is akin to Old High German 'tewa' meaning 'deaf' or 'dull'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*daufaz', which conveys a sense of being unable to hear. The superlative form 'deafest' is constructed in a standard way in English by adding '-est' to the base adjective. This formation is common among adjectives in English to indicate the highest degree of the quality being described. The use and understanding of terms related to hearing loss have evolved over time, especially with increased awareness and advocacy surrounding deaf culture and the rights of hearing-impaired individuals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,803, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.