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deaf-mut|ism — «DEHF MYOO tihz uhm», noun. 1. the condition of being a deaf mute: »Hereditary deaf mutism is usually caused by a recessive gene (C. Auerbach). 2. a usage in speech or writing that is peculiar to deaf mutes … Useful english dictionary
deaf-mute — def myüt adj often offensive lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak deaf mute·ness n, sometimes offensive deaf mut·ism myüt .iz əm n, sometimes offensive deaf mute n often offensive a deaf person who cannot speak … Medical dictionary
deaf-mute — deaf′ mute′ usage: See dumb off. adj. 1) pat unable to hear and speak 2) off pat a person who is unable to hear and speak, esp. one in whom inability to speak is due to congenital or early deafness • Etymology: 1830–40; trans. of F sourd muet… … From formal English to slang
deaf-mutism — deaf mut·ism … English syllables
deaf-mutism — noun congenital deafness that results in inability to speak • Syn: ↑deaf muteness • Derivationally related forms: ↑deaf mute (for: ↑deaf muteness) • Hypernyms: ↑deafness, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Mutism — The inability or unwillingness to speak. A person who is mute cannot or does not care to talk. Someone who was mute was said to be dumb, not in the sense of being stupid, but in the sense of being devoid of the power of speech. The term mutism is … Medical dictionary
Mute — A mute is a person who does not speak, either from an inability to speak or an unwillingness to speak. The term mute is specifically applied to a person who, due to profound congenital (or early) deafness, is unable to use articulate language and … Medical dictionary
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