hearing-impaired
[ heer-ing-im-paird ]
/ ˈhɪər ɪŋ ɪmˌpɛərd /
adjective
having reduced or deficient hearing ability; hard-of-hearing: special programs for hearing-impaired persons.
noun
(used with a plural verb)Usually the hearing-impaired . hearing-impaired persons collectively.
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Origin of hearing-impaired
First recorded in 1945–50
usage note for hearing-impaired
See dumb.
Words nearby hearing-impaired
hear, hear, hearing, hearing aid, hearing dog, hearing-ear dog, hearing-impaired, hearing impairment, hearing loss, hearken, Hearn, hear of
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Medical definitions for hearing-impaired
hearing-impaired
adj.
Having a diminished or defective sense of hearing, but not deaf; hard of hearing.
Completely incapable of hearing; deaf.
n.
Persons who are deficient in hearing or are deaf.
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