nonhearing

Meanings

• noun

  A person who cannot hear or who has a significant impairment in hearing.

  - "Despite being a nonhearing person, John learned to read lips and communicate effectively."
  - "The nonhearing community has made great strides in advocating for accessibility and inclusion."

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Variants

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nonearning

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hnahwitan', meaning 'not hearing'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 5% of the global population has some form of hearing loss.

2. Nonhearing individuals can still experience music through vibrations and visual cues.

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Related Concepts

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1. deaf: Often used interchangeably with 'nonhearing', but can also refer specifically to a cultural identity and community.

2. hearing impairment: A broader term that can include various degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound.

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Culture

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Nonhearing individuals have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, art, and activism. For example, Helen Keller, who was both deaf and blind, became an influential author and lecturer.

How to Memorize "nonhearing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with earphones on, but with a blank expression on their face, indicating they cannot hear the music.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonhearing' with the image of a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: N-ever H-ear A-gain. This can serve as a reminder that nonhearing individuals may have difficulty hearing.

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