World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesipoudente
Pronunciation / Transliteration: i.puˈdɛn.te
"La persona ipoudente ha bisogno di un microfono direzionale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Having a limited ability to hear; experiencing impaired hearing capacity that is not total.
"Being partially deaf, she relies on hearing aids and lip-reading to communicate in noisy environments."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the Middle English 'partially', derived from Latin 'partialis' via Old French, and Old English 'deaf', originating from Proto-Germanic '*dauþaz'. Together, the compound phrase emerged in medical and sociological discourse during the 19th century to describe varying degrees of hearing impairment short of profound deafness.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Partially deaf"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Partially deaf" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
malentendant
Transliteration: mal-ã-tã
"Il est malentendant et utilise des appareils auditifs."
hörgeschädigt
Transliteration: høːɐ̯ɡəˌʃɛːdɪçt
"Ein hörgeschädigter Schüler benötigt besondere Unterstützung im Unterricht."
ipoudente
Transliteration: i.puˈdɛn.te
"La persona ipoudente ha bisogno di un microfono direzionale."
hipoacúsico
Transliteration: i.po.aˈku.si.ko
"El niño es hipoacúsico y asiste a terapia de lenguaje."
deficiente auditivo
Transliteration: de.fi.ˈsĩ.tʃi ow.ˈdʃi.vu
"O aluno deficiente auditivo senta-se na primeira fila."
कम सुनने वाला
Transliteration: kam sunne wala
"वह कम सुनने वाला व्यक्ति है।"
听力受损的
Transliteration: tīng lì shòu sǔn de
"我们需要为听力受损的学生提供帮助。"
난청의
Transliteration: nan-cheong-ui
"그는 난청이 있어서 보청기를 착용합니다."
難聴の
Transliteration: nanchō no
"彼女は難聴のため、補聴器を使用しています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA belief, view, or judgment held by a person that runs counter to the prevailing or widely accepted societal consensus.
A manufactured product containing vitamins, intended to supplement one's diet and make up for nutritional deficiencies.
Revealing significant information, often without being intentional; striking or effective.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Partially deaf"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.