Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.
Related words
- Word family
- deaf deafen
- Phrases
- tone-deafness
Forms
- Plural
- deafnesses
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deafness | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.