Deaf ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Deaf ( adjective )

1. Unable to hear.
2. Not listening.

Origin:

From middle english deaf, from old english deaf ("deaf, unable to hear, not listening"), from proto-germanic *daubaz ("deaf"), from proto-indo-european *dʰewb- ("to be deaf, dumb"). cognate with dutch doof ("deaf"), german taub ("deaf"), swedish döv ("deaf"), icelandic dauf ("deaf").

Examples:

1. The deaf man couldn't hear the music.
2. The deaf dog didn't respond to the whistle.
3. The deaf plant didn't need water.
4. The deaf person couldn't hear the conversation.
5. The deaf phone didn't ring.

(As a noun)

Deaf ( noun )

1. Unable to hear.
2. Not listening.

Origin:

From middle english deaf, from old english deaf ("deaf, unable to hear, not listening"), from proto-germanic *daubaz ("deaf"), from proto-indo-european *dʰewb- ("to be deaf, dumb"). cognate with dutch doof ("deaf"), german taub ("deaf"), swedish döv ("deaf"), icelandic dauf ("deaf").

Examples:

1. The deaf man couldn't hear the music.
2. The deaf dog didn't respond to the whistle.
3. The deaf plant didn't need water.
4. The deaf person couldn't hear the conversation.
5. The deaf phone didn't ring.